Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle (WMS)-2

PAE Government Services Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a transport dispatcher to coordinate routing for trucks ranging from 1 ½ ton singles to 26,000‑pound tractor‑trailer units. You will schedule drivers, monitor locations by radio, and ensure permits are obtained for loads, including HAZMAT or radioactive shipments.

The role operates in a high-demand environment with safety, compliance, and timely communications as core responsibilities. Amentum emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have a current motor vehicle driver's license.
• Must have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of six months specific experience which demonstrates knowledge required to perform duties of position.
• May substitute one year of specific experience for one year of high school.
• Must receive training for movement of HAZMAT and radioactive substances to ensure awareness of special permits required as requests for service are called in/received.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Directs routing for trucks from 1 ½ ton single axle to 26,000-pound tractor-trailer combination rigs.
• Keeps routing direction/map files to ensure driver scheduled pick up and deliveries are expeditious.
• Ensures permits for loads requiring them are obtained prior to driver picking up load and conveys information to driver.
• Monitors truck locations and movement through constant phone/radio contact to ensure delays are avoided.
• Reports and receives direction via radio or cellular phone.
• May be assigned to other work centers/tasks during periods of light demand.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose and Scope: Position not-to-exceed (NTE) 30 June 2027 The Dispatcher receives calls via telephone or radio requesting transport services and schedules drivers to meet demand in a priority sequence. Maintains contact with drivers regarding their location, estimated arrival/return. Alerts drivers when urgent condition, HAZMAT or radioactive material needs transport. Coordinates receipt of proper permits and routing through Transportation Rate Specialists. Supervised by Group Manager or Team Lead.

Essential Responsibilities

• Directs routing for trucks from 1 ½ ton single axle to 26,000-pound tractor-trailer combination rigs.
• Keeps routing direction/map files to ensure driver scheduled pick up and deliveries are expeditious.
• Ensures permits for loads requiring them are obtained prior to driver picking up load and conveys information to driver.
• Monitors truck locations and movement through constant phone/radio contact to ensure delays are avoided.
• Reports and receives direction via radio or cellular phone.
• May be assigned to other work centers/tasks during periods of light demand.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have a current motor vehicle driver's license.
• Must have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of six months specific experience which demonstrates knowledge required to perform duties of position.
• May substitute one year of specific experience for one year of high school.
• Must receive training for movement of HAZMAT and radioactive substances to ensure awareness of special permits required as requests for service are called in/received.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Office or shop environment with hazardous equipment, moving MHE, obstacles and high-volume activity. Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds for short distances, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, have full dexterity, and correctable vision. Outside work in hot and cold or wet weather is often required. Work environment often has fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is loud. Protective devices are required to avoid injury.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details: 24.55

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 11/02/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/