Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle, Lead (TMP)

Akima, LLC; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a Lead Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle to support operations at Fort Hood, TX. The role involves assigning vehicles and drivers for freight and passenger movements, issuing credentials, and maintaining accurate logs and reports.

You will coordinate missions, ensure compliance with Army regulations, and supervise dispatch activities to keep missions on schedule. The position is full-time, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and flexible hours as required by

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel formulas, PowerPoint).
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a CAC (Common Access Card).
• Lead, coordinate, and oversee all dispatching activities for TMP vehicles and drivers.
• Assign vehicles and drivers based on mission requirements and priorities.
• Monitor vehicle status, maintenance, mileage, and readiness.
• Maintain dispatch logs, trip tickets, and operational records per Army and TMP policies.
• Utilize GCSS-Army for vehicle maintenance checks and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assign motor vehicles and drivers for freight or passenger conveyance and compile vehicle availability lists.
• Issue keys, record sheets, and driver credentials.
• Record departure times, destinations, cargo, and expected return times; investigate overdue vehicles.

Skills

MS Office Pro

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GCSS-Army

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Lead Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle to work in Fort Hood, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the assignment of motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of freight or passengers, and compiles lists of available vehicles. The assignment of vehicles is determined by factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight or passenger requirements, and preference of user.
• Additional responsibilities include the issuance of keys, record sheets, and driver credentials.
• The Dispatcher records time of departure, destination, cargo, expected time of return and investigates overdue vehicles.
• The Dispatcher may confer with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed or damaged merchandise, maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses.
• The Dispatcher may establish service or delivery routes, supervise loading and unloading, issue equipment to drivers, (such as hand trucks, dollies, and blankets), direct activities of drivers, assign helpers to drivers, work at vehicle distribution centers, and assign vehicles to customer agencies.
• Completes required reports.
• This role is responsible for coordinating mission requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with all Army regulations and safety standards. This is a 40 hour full-time position.
• The Lead Dispatcher works Monday thru Friday 0730-1600 hours however when mission requires the work hours may change due to the TMP being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and missions set the work schedule.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge (proficient) of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (Formulas) and PowerPoint)
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 investigation result and obtain/maintain a CAC.
• Lead, coordinate, and oversee all dispatching activities for TMP vehicles and drivers.
• Assign vehicles and drivers based on mission requirements, vehicle availability, and operational priorities.
• Monitor vehicle status, maintenance needs, mileage requirements, and operational readiness throughout the day.
• Maintain accurate dispatch logs, trip tickets, usage reports, and operational records in accordance with Army and TMP policies.
• Utilize GCSS-Army to check vehicle maintenance status, parts availability, service history, and deadlines; ensure vehicles are properly reported, updated, and tracked within the system.
• Use Microsoft Excel to prepare daily operational reports, driver rosters, vehicle usage summaries, spreadsheets, and data trackers.
• Communicate with units, drivers, maintenance personnel, and leadership to ensure missions are completed safely and on schedule.
• Identify issues affecting vehicle availability or dispatch operations and elevate concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Train and support dispatch personnel on TMP procedures, GCSS-Army usage, reporting standards, and safety requirements.
• Enforce all regulatory requirements involving driver qualifications, licensing, safety inspections, and FORSCOM/TMP policies.
• Maintain accountability of keys, equipment, records, and sensitive dispatch documents.
• Experience in transportation dispatching or fleet management (military or civilian preferred).
• Proficiency in GCSS-Army, including maintenance lookups, vehicle records, and report navigation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data entry, sorting, filtering, basic formulas, and creating logs or tracker sheets).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple missions simultaneously, and resolve conflicts quickly.
• Knowledge of Army transportation regulations, TMP policies, and safety standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-tasking.
• Customer Service.
• Organized and Structure Oriented.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

Pay & Benefits

• Rate: $22.47/hour.
• Health & Welfare: $5.09.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.