Field Linehaul Support Rep

Federal Express Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Dispatch Specialist to manage the Linehaul plan, dispatch equipment, and ensure on-time pickup and delivery. You will enter events in the TMS, verify trailer locations with yard inventories, and monitor load status to maximize trailer utilization while adhering to safety and company procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong time-management and communication skills, knowledge of DOT regulations, and experience in fast-paced transport

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Dispatch experience preferred.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute dispatch of transportation equipment per the Linehaul plan.
• Ensure Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules follow company procedures.
• Dispatch cargo shipments to maximize trailer volume and meet delivery obligations.
• Enter dispatch events into the TMS to ensure on-time delivery and pickup of trailers.
• Verify equipment location in the dispatch system by completing yard inventories.
• Verify load/unload status of trailers by yard checks and report missing equipment.
• Support safety initiatives to maintain a safety-conscious culture.
• Investigate and report schedule delays, accidents, and equipment failures; implement contingency plans for on-time load delivery.
• Review DOT roadside violations with management.
• Compile data and provide reports for management review and BCSA audits.
• Review TLCRs to ensure proper completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

DOT regulations

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsible for the dispatch of transportation equipment in accordance with the Linehaul plan. Adheres to Linehaul schedules and supports efforts to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for assigned areas.

Essential Functions

• In accordance with the Linehaul plan, executes the dispatch of transportation equipment.
• Ensures Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules are followed according to defined Company procedures.
• Dispatches cargo shipments to maximize the trailer volume while meeting package delivery obligations.
• Enters dispatch events into an online system (TMS) to ensure on time delivery and pick up of trailers.
• Verifies the location of equipment in the dispatch system by completing yard inventories.
• Verifies the load/unload status of trailers by completing yard checks. Timely reports missing equipment.
• Follows and communicates safety initiatives to ensure a safety-conscious culture.
• Investigates and reports schedule delays, accidents and equipment failures and implements contingency plans which ensure on-time load delivery in the event of an en-route breakdown or accident.
• Reviews and communicates Department of Transportation (DOT) roadside violations to management.
• Compiles data and provides various regular and adhoc reports to management for review and determination.
• Assists management with Business Control Self Assessment (BCSA) audit activity by retrieving data and/or files for review.
• Reviews trailer load condition reports (TLCR’s) to ensure proper completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Dispatch experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced team environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with various audiences. Ability to work productively in team environment and effectively implement operational processes
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures and transportation regulations used in Linehaul field operations, including DOT regulations
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications

Pay Transparency

Pay: $20.35 - $31.73/hr

Pay Transparency

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In CT, IL, MD, MN, and NJ any compensable Security and Walk Time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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