Metro Area Dispatcher: Lead Scheduling & Safety

United Rentals; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & PromotionalOpport

Additional Vacation

Buy Up Program

Early Wage Access through Payactiv

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking an Area Dispatcher to organize the daily dispatch of drivers for a metro area in a safe and timely manner. You will work closely with Operations Managers and Inside Sales Reps to ensure deliveries are properly scheduled and executed to guarantee superior customer service.

Responsibilities include overseeing dispatch, monitoring progress, maximizing loads, and optimizing overtime and haulers while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations.
• Diligent attention to safety.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills.
• This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispatch of drivers within the metro-area to maximize efficiency and customer delivery responsiveness
• Monitor driver progress and adjust schedules as pick-up and delivery orders come in
• Maximize truck loads outbound and inbound
• Optimize use of overtime and outside haulers to deliver superior customer service
• As needed, support branches in maintaining customer relations via phone, making additions, cancellations, and changes regarding equipment location or delivery time
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and discipline through exemplary personal compliance, accountability and pro-active communication
• Perform all safety inspections within company and governmental policies
• Other duties assigned as needed

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

United Rentals is seeking an Area Dispatcher to organize the daily dispatch of drivers for a metro area in a safe and timely manner. You will work closely with Operations Managers and Inside Sales Reps to ensure deliveries are properly scheduled and executed to guarantee superior customer service.

Responsibilities include overseeing dispatch, monitoring progress, maximizing loads, and optimizing overtime and haulers while maintaining safety.