Line Haul Dispatcher

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority; Wasilla, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/401K

Job summary

Shoreside Petroleum, Inc. is seeking an experienced Dispatcher to manage dispatching drivers and equipment for the line haul fleet across southcentral and central Alaska.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills to adapt to weather and traffic changes and to maintain high service levels. You will contact customers, coordinate loads, monitor loads, and ensure compliance with DOT hours of service.

Qualifications

• Education: High School requirement.
• Experience: Minimum of five years in transportation; fuel industry experience preferred.
• Licensure: Class A CDL with tanker endorsement; hazmat preferred.
• Other qualifications: able to work cooperatively; strong communication skills.
• Attendance: Regular attendance required; willingness to work outside normal hours.
• English language: must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and equipment for line-haul operations.
• Contact customers to create dispatches and coordinate loads.
• Schedule drivers and manage DOT hours of service compliance.
• Coordinate with maintenance for PMs and repairs; ensure safe operations.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, vendors, and staff.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School

Tools

MS Office

PC software

Job description

Shoreside Petroleum Inc. is a Government Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

As a Government Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer we are subject to certain federal recordkeeping/reporting requirements. In order to comply, we will request information from you regarding ethnicity, race, veteran status, and disability status. Agreeing or refusing to provide this information is completely voluntary, will not adversely impact your possible employment, and will only be considered as a part of your application upon your request in compliance with our affirmative Action Plan.

Shoreside Petroleum Inc. participates in e-verify.

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Compensation and Hours

• Minimum Salary: DOE/Hour
• Maximum Salary: DOE/Hour
• Type of Job: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 40
• Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K
• Anticipated Job Duration: Year Round

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position handles all aspects of efficiently dispatching drivers and equipment in our line haul fleet. Shoreside Petroleum, Inc. (SPI) operates throughout southcentral and central Alaska. Due to the vast area of operations and ever changing conditions encountered change is constant, making adjustments to unexpected situations are daily occurrences. Excellent organizational skills enabling quick reactions to customer, weather, staff, and equipment changes are core competencies. Excellent communication skills are necessary for working with customers and co-workers. Having a positive attitude at all times is absolutely necessary to effectively carrying out the core job functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(Responsibilities, Accountabilities, and Competencies; May not include all duties of this job)

JOB DUTIES

• Customer Service -
  • Position is responsible for contacting customers to create dispatches.
  • Contact customers daily or as needed to coordinate loads to various locations. If customer is a keep full track and insure run outs don't occur.
  • Ensures all customer needs/requirements are met or exceeded.
  • Set up delivery guidelines and procedures for new customers or delivery locations.
• Communication-
  • Excellent verbal communication skills required.
  • Communication in-person, on the phone, and via email.
  • communicate with a high level of professionalism with all customers and vendors
• Equipment-
  • A working knowledge of the various types of equipment SPI operates and the capabilities of the various types of equipment is required.
  • Maintain vehicles to appropriate standards that present a strong Corporate Image.
  • Coordinate maintenance requirements with mechanic, this includes PM and breakdowns.
  • Regularly inspect all vehicles, insure all components are in good repair; cab, pumping compartment, etc.
  • Take out of service any equipment that is potentially unsafe or does not meet regulatory standards, inform Manager and schedule appropriate repair.
• Drivers-
  • Scheduling drivers weekly and daily; a working knowledge of DOT hours of service laws are required.
  • Work with Management to keep over time to a minimum.
  • Assist Terminal Manager with hiring process for drivers; this includes ride-a-longs for new hires.
  • Maintain a general rapport with drivers and communicate any issues to the Terminal Manager.
  • Work with Management on scheduling of driver safety/operations meetings.
  • Work with Management to continually improve processes regarding driver safety and training.
• Ensure loads are picked up from the correct terminal.
• A working knowledge of terminal and delivery locations and procedures.
• Works to use equipment in an efficient way to maximize utilization of equipment and staff.
• Works with upper management to keep current on any special load requirements and any new information pertinent to the dispatch position.
• Works directly with third party transport companies when additional capabilities are required to accomplish a delivery or product move.
• Be available to jockey trucks and drivers as needed.
• Having a positive attitude at all times is absolutely necessary to effectively carrying out the core job functions.

IDENTIFIED COMPETENCIES

1. Team Player

2. Stays flexible and adaptable

3. Customer Service

4. Results orientated

5. Communicates appropriately and strongly with appropriate tools

6. Quick learner with a passion for quality

7. Must be knowledgeable in computer information systems

8. Problem-solving with critical and creative thinking

CORE VALUES

Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the Core Values of Shoreside Petroleum, Inc.

Corporate Image

The customer's perception of Shoreside Petroleum Inc. should be one of quality and confidence based on the presentation of our equipment, the accuracy and timeliness of our deliveries and the attitude and professionalism of all employees.

Service

Deliver the correct products on-time at the correct location in the correct quantity with the correct pricing and exceed customer expectations

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)

1. Education: High School.

2. Experience: Minimum of five years industry experience in transportation, additionally fuel industry experience preferred. Must possess a working knowledge of PC software and other system applications such as MS Office.

3. Licensure/Certification: Class A CDL with tanker endorsement/hazmat preferred. Must be able to obtain TWIC and airport badges.

4. Other Qualifications: Must be able to work cooperatively with others and communicate in writing and verbally. Must be able to present themselves as an example of Shoreside Petroleum's quality, professionalism and corporate Image.

5. Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. This position requires availability outside of normal working hours.

6. English Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Required Job Qualifications

Do you have a strong working knowledge of the petroleum distribution industry?
Do you have a valid driver's license?