Dispatcher - Day Shift

California Sierra Express Inc; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Training

Job summary

California Sierra Express Inc. in California is seeking a full-time Dispatcher to coordinate drivers and equipment for timely pickups and deliveries.

You will schedule local tractor-trailer and box truck routes, communicate with drivers and customers, and ensure compliance with TSA and DOT regulations. This safety-sensitive role requires 3-5 years of trucking dispatch experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years trucking dispatch experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Solid understanding of TSA and DOT regulations for freight handling.
• Ability to communicate with drivers and customers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers to maximize resource and equipment utilization and ensure on-time service.
• Communicate shipment details, arrivals, delays and discrepancies with drivers and customers.
• Arrange pickups, deliveries, recoveries and drop times.
• Plan daily and future routes considering available resources.
• Review daily driver logs and maintain records such as maintenance, freight bills, arrival times.

Skills

Truck dispatch experience

Customer service

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Type: Full-TimePay Range: $25.00- $27.00 DOEWork Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM -3:00 PMQualifications: Minimum 3-5-Years Trucking Dispatch Experience RequiredOur Dispatchers support the operations department by effectively scheduling drivers to achieve the maximum use of resources & equipment and ensure on time service is met. Candidates for this position must have previous experience dispatching local pick up and delivery routes for both tractor-trailers and box trucks.Our Dispatchers communicate with drivers and customers regarding details about shipments, arrival time, delays and discrepancies. Dispatchers arrange pick up, delivery, recovery and drops times. Dispatchers effectively communicate any special handling requirements, site location details or potential hazards or challenges.Our Dispatchers are responsible for daily and future route planning and understand available resources and equipment. Dispatchers understand DOT regulations and review daily drivers logs and maintains various records, such as those pertaining to, vehicle maintenance and repair, freight bills, arrival times, etc. This is a safety sensitive position that falls on federal security and drug regulations.California Sierra Express has been in business for over 35 years. We operate six freight terminals in CA and one in Reno. We're an overnight carrier that primarily serves international and domestic freight forwarders as a final mile Pick-Up and Delivery agent for shipments that travel from all over the globe by air, sea and land.You'll be joining a local team of over 70 people all committed to providing the best service possible to our customers who trust Cal Sierra to move their shipments on-time and without damage all throughout the greater Bay Area.Benefits:Paid Vacation, Sick Days and HolidaysHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance401KPaid TrainingHigh School diploma or GED Required.3-5 years Transportation/Trucking industry experience in a similar position.Solid understanding of TSA and DOT regulations as they pertain to handling of freight.Understands customer service and is able to provide consistent quality service.Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and skill in performing clerical work.Familiar with computers and MS Office suite.Detail orientated with the ability to prioritize tasks.Ability to effectively communicate in English; verbally and in writing.Understands local geography and traffic patterns.