Dispatcher

East-Coast-Warehouse-; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast CES of Texas is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate and schedule freight deliveries primarily during the night shift in Houston. You will ensure on-time shipments in line with customer requirements and communicate with drivers and customers to maintain schedule integrity.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling paperwork related to shipments. This is a full-time position with an 11pm–7:30am shift.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transportation management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions.
• Knowledge of geography and routes.

Responsibilities

• Manage truck drivers' schedules and routes.
• Schedule freight to be picked up and delivered.
• Maintain records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times.
• Keep track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply.
• Complete paperwork related to shipments, such as invoices.
• Communicate with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests.
• Plan pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
• Communicate with drivers to ensure they have the necessary information and resources to complete their routes

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Stress management

Geography knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation management systems

Job description

Dispatchers are responsible for coordinating and scheduling the delivery of freight. They must ensure that all shipments are delivered on time and in accordance with customer requirements. Dispatchers communicate with truck drivers and customers to ensure that shipments are picked up and delivered on schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage truck drivers' schedules and routes
• Schedule freight to be picked up and delivered
• Maintain records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times.
• Keep track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply.
• Complete paperwork related to shipments, such as invoices
• Communicate with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests.
• Plan pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
• Communicate with drivers to ensure they have the necessary information and resources to complete their routes

HOURS: 11pm to 730am

Position Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and laws
• Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office and transportation management systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions
• Knowledge of geography and routes

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Position Dispatcher

Division East Coast CES of Texas

Location Houston

Open Date 9/4/2026

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number TRA-26-00012

This position is currently accepting applications.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.