Logistics Dispatcher

Offen Petroleum; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Offen Petroleum, Colorado-based, seeks a Logistics Dispatcher to coordinate truck movements, ensuring pickups and deliveries are accurate, efficient and timely.

The role supports sales and supply teams, communicates with drivers, and helps optimize routing in our dispatch system. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of fuel dispatching experience, DOT knowledge, and strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Night and weekend shifts and on-call availability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of freight/truck dispatching experience required (preferably in fuel industry).
• Strong written and verbal communications are essential.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and be on call as needed.
• Knowledge of DOT and transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize daily driver routes in the dispatch system.
• Monitor dispatch programs, GPS, and driver communications.
• Manage and schedule loads for inventory managed accounts.
• Maintain communication with drivers for delivery updates and order completion.
• Serve as liaison between sales/supply teams and drivers.
• Prepare invoices for review and resolve driver/customer issues.
• Provide drivers with pin numbers and other customer-specific details.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Communication skills

DOT knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Position Overview

A Logistics dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and directing the movement of trucks and products to ensure pickups and deliveries are completed in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and key daily driver routes into company dispatch routing system.
• Continuously monitor dispatch programs, GPS, and driver communication
• Manage and schedule loads for inventory managed accounts.
• Maintain constant communication with Drivers for delivery updates to be able to complete orders in dispatch routing system.
• Act as liaison between Offen’s sales/supply teams and drivers.
• Gain a working knowledge of Offen’s dispatching model and processes.
• Prepare invoices for review.
• Provide pertinent information to drivers regarding pin numbers, customer complaints, customer specific requests, equipment needed, etc.
• Use effective listening skills to collect required information and escal pertinent information.

Requirements

Required/Preferred Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.
• Must be on call as needed.
• Working knowledge of DOT and transportation.
• 2-3 years of freight/truck dispatching experience required (preferably in fuel industry).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a standard office environment with frequent local travel. Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary; may regularly require the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and occasionally lift 80+ lbs. with assistance.

Eligible For Company Benefits Including

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, effective the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee paid voluntary benefits such as voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and Legal
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with eligibility for the company match after 6 months of service
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company paid holidays

Legal Statements

• Offen Petroleum is an at-will, equal opportunity employer.

Salary Description

$27.00 - $30.00/hour