Motor Vehicle Dispatcher

Akima; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,025,000 - 64,968,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Motor Vehicle Dispatcher to coordinate and dispatch vehicles and drivers for safe, timely operations at Fort Sill, OK. You will manage requests, assign resources, monitor GPS and radios, and maintain logs with strict compliance to DOT and safety rules.

The role requires 1–2 years’ related experience, a real ID driver license, and the ability to pass drug tests and background checks. Forklift certification is needed for various equipment types.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in vehicle maintenance or operations at worker level.
• Must obtain Forklift license for all equipment (4K to 50K).
• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Favorable Tier-1 investigation result, CAC eligibility.
• Real ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.
• Experience with Military Vehicles and US Army Maintenance System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize transportation requests from customers, departments, or supervisors.
• Assign drivers and vehicles based on schedules, availability, route efficiency, and operational needs.
• Monitor vehicle locations and driver status via radios, phones, GPS, or dispatch software.
• Maintain continuous communication with drivers for routing, schedule updates, and instructions.
• Track vehicle movements and respond to delays, emergencies, or service disruptions.
• Prepare and update dispatch logs, trip records, driver assignments, and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance scheduling to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and DOT requirements.
• Verify transportation documentation, trip tickets, mileage reports, and fuel usage records.
• Knowledge of US Military safety regulations and DOT requirements.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Effective communication with drivers, customers, and maintenance management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

AFO is looking for a Motor Vehicle Dispatcher to work in Fort Sill, OK.

Motor Vehicle Dispatcher is the role responsible for coordinating and dispatching vehicles and drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and timely transportation of personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize transportation requests from customers, departments, or supervisors.
• Assign drivers and vehicles based on schedules, availability, route efficiency, and operational needs.
• Monitor vehicle locations and driver status via radios, phones, GPS, or dispatch software.
• Maintain continuous communication with drivers for routing, schedule updates, and operational instructions.
• Track vehicle movements and respond to delays, emergencies, or service disruptions.
• Prepare and update dispatch logs, trip records, driver assignments, and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance scheduling to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and DOT requirements.
• Verify transportation documentation, trip tickets, mileage reports, and fuel usage records.
• Knowledge of US Military safety regulations and DOT requirements.
• Strong record‑keeping and reporting skills.
• Effective communication with drivers, customers, and maintenance management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One to Two (1-2) years’ experience in vehicle maintenance or operations as the worker, helper, or apprentice level,preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Forklift license for all equipment (4K to 50K)
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.
• Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.
• Experience with Military Vehicles, and the US Army Maintenance System is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is generally conducted in a shop environment.
• Duties may involve the conduct of work outside with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.
• Work will require lifting up to 50lbs; stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, and sitting.

Wage Rate and Health & Welfare Benefits

• SCA approved $20.25/HR and $5.09/HR Health and Welfare Benefits.

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.