Logistics Dispatcher: Route & Driver Coordinator

Colonial Group; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to assign motor vehicles and drivers for building materials deliveries. You will compile vehicle availability, assign trips, issue keys and credentials, and record trip data such as departure times and cargo.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience, with strong reading, math, and communication skills. No supervisory duties are involved, and safety/ efficiency are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 6–12 months of related experience or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Compiles list of available vehicles.
• Assigns vehicles according to trip length, purpose, freight or passenger needs, and user preference.
• Assigns orders to lift operators to be pulled from inventory.
• Issues keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers.
• Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected return time.
• Investigates overdue vehicles.
• Directs drivers by two-way radio.
• Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing or damaged merchandise.
• Maintains mileage, fuel usage, repairs, and other expenses.
• Establishes service or delivery routes.
• Assigns helpers to drivers.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Basic writing

Presentation skills

Numerical ability

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Fleet Dispatcher to assign motor vehicles and drivers for building materials deliveries. You will compile vehicle availability, assign trips, issue keys and credentials, and record trip data such as departure times and cargo.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience, with strong reading, math, and communication skills. No supervisory duties are involved, and safety/ efficiency are emphasized.