Fleet Dispatcher: Real-Time Routing & Hazmat Ops

Amentum; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Ogden, Utah seeks a Dispatcher to coordinate transport requests by phone or radio and schedule drivers in priority order. You will monitor locations, obtain permits as needed, and keep drivers informed of urgent loads, including hazmat and radioactive movements.

Under supervision of a Group Manager or Team Lead, you may be assigned to other tasks during light demand. This hourly role falls under the Service Contract Act and offers comprehensive benefits.

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.

Skills

US citizenship

Driver's license

HAZMAT training

Secret clearance readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amentum in Ogden, Utah seeks a Dispatcher to coordinate transport requests by phone or radio and schedule drivers in priority order. You will monitor locations, obtain permits as needed, and keep drivers informed of urgent loads, including hazmat and radioactive movements.

Under supervision of a Group Manager or Team Lead, you may be assigned to other tasks during light demand. This hourly role falls under the Service Contract Act and offers comprehensive benefits.