DISPATCHER - Albina Asphalt Vancouver WA

Knife-River; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Supervisor to oversee on-site dispatch operations. You will plan load orders, coordinate with carriers and supervise transport drivers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.

You will work with the Transportation Manager and other departments, maintain DOT compliance records, and perform routine clerical duties to support the department while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating load orders and dispatch processes.
• Ability to communicate with transportation managers and drivers.
• Understanding of asphalt product industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform Dispatch Duties, including taking and processing load orders, planning, organizing and scheduling load/delivery times; contacting carriers and loading/unloading.
• Communicate with the Transportation Manager and/or other department managers about issues on a timely basis.
• Supervises and directs the work of transport and spreader drivers.
• Ensure equipment work orders are current by coordinating with Terminal Managers and Maintenance Department.
• Process and post required information on delivery tickets to ensure accurate invoice billing.
• Assist the Transportation Manager with 24-hour on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Communication

Customer service

Asphalt knowledge

Job description

Job Category : Supervisor

Requisition Number : DISPA004072

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

VANCOUVER, WA 98660, USA

Pay or shift range: $75,000 USD to $85,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Dispatch Duties, which includes taking and processing load order; planning, organizing and scheduling load/delivery times; calling carriers: and loading/unloading.
• Communicate with the Transportation Manager and/or other department managers should any shipping/schedule issues arise on a timely basis.
• Supervises and directs the work of transport and spreader drivers.
• Communicates with the Terminal Managers and Maintenance Department to ensure that equipment work orders are current.
• Utilizes all information passed from the Sales Department for maximum results.
• Processes and posts required information on delivery tickets to ensure accurate invoice billing.
• Assist the Transportation Manager with 24-hours phone coverage as needed. This includes being "On-call" to cover the phones when needed during the week and weekends.
• Maintains records and file pertinent to DOT requirements; includes equipment registrations and driver qualification files; Notifies drivers of expiration of medical cards and Commercial driver license.
• Assist in maintaining records/files pertinent to the dept and company.
• Perform routine clerical work as assigned to maintain the dept records keeping (i.e. drivers' log, inspection reports, fuel usage, etc.).
• Maybe assigned to perform additional duties of various functions of the transportation dept. such as picking up or delivering drivers to units at repair facilities, picking up parts for company vehicles.
• Always works safely and takes action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate at multiple levels.
• Committed to a high level of customer service.
• Understands industry standards associated with asphalt products

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