Dispatch- Night Shift

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Specified Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners in Georgia is looking for a Dispatch Associate to efficiently schedule drivers for pick-up and delivery of electrical tools and supplies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a thorough understanding of the shipping industry.

Benefits include medical, dental, life and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. This role is crucial in ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining driver compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to ensure drivers’ compliance.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of the shipping industry.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers for pick-up and delivery.
• Oversee equipment availability and driver assignments.
• Maintain communication with drivers during routes.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong leadership skills

Basic understanding of geographical area

Proficient in dispatch and recordkeeping systems

Ability to work under pressure

Thorough understanding of shipping industry

Flexibility to work varied hours

Job description

Lonestar Electric Supply is looking for a Dispatch Associate who will work with a dynamic team of individuals to schedule drivers for pick-up and delivery of our electrical tools and supplies in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. The ideal candidate will be dependable, prompt, reliable and engaged. They will also have a strong desire to provide superior Customer Service, exceeding customer goals and expectations and following our passion to MAKE IT HAPPEN.

VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Responsibilities

• Schedules drivers for pick-up and delivery; selects most efficient routes for each driver.
• Oversees equipment availability; assigns drivers, trucks, and extra drivers when needed.
• Consolidates orders into truckloads for specific destinations.
• Anticipates weather complications along routes and at the drivers’ destinations; communicates delays and route changes as necessary.
• Maintains radio and/or phone contact with drivers; receives and dispatches response and emergency aid when needed.
• Maintains and reviews billing and operation records; monitors daily logs for errors and/or compliance violations.
• Monitors drivers’ working hours to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Oversees maintenance and repair schedules for vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to prepare and assign routes.
• Strong leadership skills to ensure drivers’ compliance with direction and assignments.
• Basic understanding of geographical area and mapping programs to facilitate efficient routing.
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn dispatch and recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of shipping industry.
• Be able to work Flex hours.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 40 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.