Dispatcher

United Petroleum Transports; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum Transports in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to coordinate dispatching loads, plan driver trips, and maintain safety and compliance with DOT regulations.

The role emphasizes communication with drivers and customers, tracking loads, and ensuring timely deliveries while upholding company policies and professional conduct.

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 and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch loads to customers and plan driver trips.
• Promote safety in all actions and comply with policies.
• Track and trace all current loads in transit and deliveries.
• Communicate with drivers regarding requirements and check-ins.
• Assist drivers in planning routes and building loads.
• Monitor store inventories and support CSC team as needed.
• Relate issues to customer service as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NM Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM 87105,

The Fleet Manager is responsible for dispatching loads to our customers.

A Day in the life of a Fleet Dispatcher:

• Promote safety in all actions
• Control and complete paperwork as required
• Safely plan driver trips around load/customer expectations and safety guidelines
• Communicate with drivers regarding company and customer requirements
• Relay to customer service any issues that need to be relayed to the customer
• Assisting the drivers in planning routes and building loads
• Prioritize loads for timely delivery
• Track and trace all current loads in transit and deliveries
• Assign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner
• Assisting 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 destination
• Communicate with drivers during check-ins throughout pickup, transit, and delivery
• Monitor store inventories
• Put a friendly, professional face forward when dealing with not only the drivers, but customer service and all support staff
• Communicate with CSC Manager, Asst. CSC Manager, and Customer Service Reps as required
• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures and all health and safety policies

Additional Responsibilities:

• Carry out other duties assigned by CSC Manager as required

Qualifications:

• High School Education or equivalent
• One year experience dispatching or in the customer service area

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
• 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)
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

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