Dispatch Coordinator

Clean Harbors, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Safety emphasis

Competitive wages

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (US)

Paid time off and training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator (Logistics Coordinator) to coordinate regional equipment and manpower for internal and external customers. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and driver/equipment assignment.

Responsibilities include resource planning, daily load scheduling, DOT hour integration, and ensuring accurate documentation. A high school diploma with transportation experience is preferred; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience in transportation or logistics preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Proficient in Windows-based applications and MS Office.
• Ability to schedule, plan, and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety as the top priority and follow safe work practices.
• Review district-level shipping requests and allocate resources.
• Create task orders and assign drivers and equipment to loads.
• Incorporate scheduling modules and DOT hours into daily plans.
• Ensure labels, manifests, and related documents are accurate.
• Manage drivers’ logs, trip sheets, and expenses.
• Communicate with Central and Regional Logistics teams to ensure DOT compliance.
• Operate within daily plans to meet budgeted hours and on-time performance.
• Provide support for field service emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based applications

Microsoft Office

Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Dispatch Coordinator, internally called Logistics Coordinator, to join their safety conscious team! The Logistics Coordinator is an administrative role that is responsible for coordinating the efficient use of regional equipment and manpower to provide logistical services for internal and external customers.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Reviews available district level Shipping Request's and determines appropriate resources to schedule
• Creates T.O.'s and assigns drivers and power units to available schedule loads
• Integrates TTS modules into their daily schedule, including PC Miller, available DOT hours, preplanning, budgeted hours, cross docking and mapping
• Ensures labels, manifests, LDRs are complete and accurate to execute upcoming scheduled jobs
• Administers various aspects of drivers' logbooks, trip sheets, expenses and driver exempt forms
• Responsible for personnel action requests for drivers
• Maintains strong communication and working relationships with Central Logistics and the Regional Logistics team: Provides compliance/DOT information, maintenance, safety and permitting to Regional Logistics Manager. Ensures drivers meet DOT and Company regulations/policies
• Operates within a prescribed daily operational plan relative to budgeted hours and on-time performance
• Maintains flexibility to provide support for Field Service Emergency Responses

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience in transportation
• Proficiency in Windows based applications
• Industry experience
• Previous driver experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, verbal, and written skills
• Strong computer skills with a solid proficiency in Microsoft based applications
• Strong Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookup, ECT)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to schedule and plan

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Locations: 601 Riley Road
Pay Range: $16.59 - $33.17 Hourly