Chemical Dispatcher

United Petroleum Transports; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports is seeking a Chemical Dispatcher at our Tulsa, OK terminal within the Operations team. You will determine freight scheduling, coordinate with Fleet Managers and customers, and assign loads to drivers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3-5 years’ fleet management experience in transportation, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Display professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety first in all actions.
• Provide efficient, friendly customer contact, seamless customer experience.
• Determine and prioritize freight scheduling; work with Fleet Managers and customers on scheduling loads, using technology and resources to determine capacity, driver schedules, etc.
• Build, plan, and assign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner.
• Assist, as directed, in the hiring and OnBoarding of drivers and non-driving personnel.
• Review and make changes as needed to maintain the most efficient staffing of company units to achieve the highest utilization as possible.
• Ensure proper completion and processing of load paperwork; ensure process is efficient, effective and meets customer requirements.
• Communicate with all operations associates and drivers regarding company and customer requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as required.
• Communicate with CSC Manager, Operations Manager (when and where applicable), Regional Manager, Regional Safety Director, Customer Service Reps and Technicians as required.
• Continually update and share knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Be available and assist with extended coverage, holiday coverage, and special circumstances as they arise.
• Participate in and contribute to regular CSC profit & loss (P&L), financial, dashboard, and key metric reviews.
• Travel and assist with remote operations when applicable and as directed (possible future growth).
• Assist Center and Operations Managers (possible future growth) in managing Fleet Manager overtime and Fleet Manager scheduling, staffing.
• Carry out duties assigned by CSC Manager, Operations Manager (where applicable) or Regional Manager as required.
• Responsible for overall CSC operations during the absence of the CSC Manager and or Operations Manager (where applicable).

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Ability to prioritize and manage multi

Self-starter with detail-oriented work

Maintain confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Dependability and punctuality

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of company employment policy

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

United Petroleum Transports

Job Description

Title

Chemical Dispatcher

Department

Operations

Location

Tulsa, OK terminal

Reports To

CSC Manager

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and on call after hours

Purpose

Embrace, promote and achieve the Vision, Values and Mission of the company, and to assist in meeting the Owner’s plan each year. UPT is committed to the Guiding Principles of the Responsible Care initiative and anticipates that all employees will share our commitment by conducting themselves consistent with those principles to make the industry even safer for our employees and communities.

Essential Job Functions

• Promote safety first in all actions.
• Provide efficient, friendly customer contact, seamless customer experience.
• Determine and prioritize freight scheduling; work with Fleet Managers and customers on scheduling loads, using technology and resources to determine capacity, driver schedules, etc.
• Build, plan, and assign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner.
• Assist, as directed, in the hiring and OnBoarding of drivers and non-driving personnel.
• Review and make changes as needed to maintain the most efficient staffing of company units to achieve the highest utilization as possible.
• Ensure proper completion and processing of load paperwork; ensure process is efficient, effective and meets customer requirements.
• Communicate with all operations associates and drivers regarding company and customer requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as required.
• Communicate with CSC Manager, Operations Manager (when and where applicable), Regional Manager, Regional Safety Director, Customer Service Reps and Technicians as required.
• Continually update and share knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Be available and assist with extended coverage, holiday coverage, and special circumstances as they arise.
• Participate in and contribute to regular CSC profit & loss (P&L), financial, dashboard, and key metric reviews.
• Travel and assist with remote operations when applicable and as directed (possible future growth).
• Assist Center and Operations Managers (possible future growth) in managing Fleet Manager overtime and Fleet Manager scheduling, staffing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Carry out duties assigned by CSC Manager, Operations Manager (where applicable) or Regional Manager as required.
• Responsible for overall CSC operations during the absence of the CSC Manager and or Operations Manager (where applicable).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration

• High School Education or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience as a fleet manager in transportation industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Display professional demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills
• 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
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, and talking, hearing and visual activity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.