Dispatcher

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Dispatcher to manage driver dispatching and resolve issues affecting pickup and delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proactive communication with drivers and customers, documentation of activities, and adherence to safety and company policies. Prior experience in transportation or customer service is preferred, with strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Effective communication across multiple mediums.
• Meet or exceed driver needs to provide excellent service.
• Collaborate with diverse teams in a constructive manner.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor loads assigned to drivers, including resolving issues affecting pickup/delivery times, while proactively communicating with affected customers.
• Maintain documentation of driver detention time to ensure accurate, on-time pay.
• Maintain the company safety culture with daily safety messages and monthly driver briefings; enforce DOT and company requirements.
• Support other team members as needed; communicate professionally with internal and external drivers via phone and system messages.
• Build and maintain a positive attitude to strengthen driver engagement and minimize turnover.
• Coordinate with fleet maintenance teams to ensure vehicle readiness and optimize operation efficiency.

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Dispatcher

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Illinois

City

Bolingbrook

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for dispatching and resolving problems for our company drivers, contracted drivers, and/or carriers. This position requires you to have exceptional proactive communication skills with internal and external customers, including promptly resolving issues with pickup and delivery, monitoring check call completion, activity documentation, and overall promoting a professional workplace attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor loads assigned to drivers, including resolving any issues that may affect the scheduled times for pickup or delivery, while proactively communicating to the affected customers; problems normally include truck mechanical problems, traffic or weather issues, or customer-directed shipment changes
• Maintain documentation of driver detention time to ensure accurate, on-time pay
• Maintain the company safety culture to include daily safety messages and monthly driver briefings; help enforce company policies to ensure compliance with DOT and company requirements
• Support other team members as needed
• Communicate in a professional, timely, and effective manner with internal and external drivers via phone calls and system messages; build and maintain a positive attitude to strengthen driver engagement to minimize turnover and improve driver satisfaction and productivity
• Manage company equipment to improve operation efficiency and profitability through coordinating with fleet maintenance teams and previously assigned drivers to ensure vehicle readiness

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year of Transportation, Customer Service, or other relevant experience AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to meet or exceed driver needs to provide excellent service
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of transportation, customer service, or other relevant experience

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $20.05 - $25.05 per hour.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/Logistics