Chemical Dispatcher

United Petroleum Transports Inc; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports Inc. seeks a Fleet Dispatcher in Texas to coordinate load dispatch, driver routing, and on-time delivery while upholding safety and regulatory standards. The role requires strong communication with drivers and customer service for issue resolution.

The ideal candidate will manage shipments, track progress, and maintain ELD logs, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to company policies. This is a full-time on-site position at our Texas facility.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent.
• One year experience dispatching or in the customer service area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state standards.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Self-starter with detail oriented work habits.
• Display professional demeanor.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Dispatch loads to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Promote safety in all actions and ensure compliance with policies.
• Plan driver trips around load/customer expectations and safety guidelines.
• Communicate with drivers regarding company and customer requirements.
• Relate issues to customer service as needed.
• Assist drivers in planning routes and building loads.
• Track and trace current loads in transit and deliveries.
• Assign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner.
• Maintain hours of service/ELD logs.
• Communicate with drivers during check-ins at pickup, transit, and delivery.
• Monitor store inventories.
• Represent the company professionally with drivers and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Fleet Manager is responsible for dispatching loads to our customers.A Day in the life of a Fleet Dispatcher:Promote safety in all actionsControl and complete paperwork as requiredSafely plan driver trips around load/customer expectations and safety guidelinesCommunicate with drivers regarding company and customer requirementsRelay to customer service any issues that need to be relayed to the customerAssisting the drivers in planning routes and building loadsPrioritize loads for timely deliveryTrack and trace all current loads in transit and deliveriesAssign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable mannerAssisting the drivers with planning for the safe and timely transit of fuel by helping them maintaining legal hours of service/ELD logs throughout their trip to destinationCommunicate with drivers during check-ins throughout pickup, transit, and deliveryMonitor store inventoriesPut a friendly, professional face forward when dealing with not only the drivers, but customer service and all support staffCommunicate with CSC Manager, Asst. CSC Manager, and Customer Service Reps as requiredComply with all corporate policies and procedures and all health and safety policiesAdditional Responsibilities:Carry out other duties assigned by CSC Manager as requiredEducation & Experience:High School Education or equivalentOne year experience dispatching or in the customer service areaKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state standardsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projectsSelf-starter with detail oriented work habitsAble to maintain confidentialityDisplay professional demeanorGood interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individualsDemonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedulesBasic computer skills (word & excel)Knowledge of basic company employment policies and proceduresPhysical Requirements:Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activityOccasional lifting (up to 20 pounds)