Motor Vehicle Dispatcher: Route Trucks & HazMat

Amentum; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)匹

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Ogden, Utah is seeking a Dispatcher to receive calls via telephone or radio, schedule drivers, and maintain contact with drivers to meet demand in priority sequence. The dispatcher will coordinate routing, ensure permits where required, and monitor driver locations to avoid delays, reporting directions via radio or phone.

The role requires at least six months of relevant experience, a US citizen, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or GED; there is potential for duties

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have a current motor vehicle driver's license.
• Must have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of six months specific experience which demonstrates knowledge required to perform duties of position.
• May substitute one year of specific experience for one year of high school.
• Must receive training for movement of HAZMAT and radioactive substances to ensure awareness of special permits required as requests for service are called in/received.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Directs routing for trucks from 1 ½ ton single axle to 26,000-pound tractor-trailer combination rigs.
• Keeps routing direction/map files to ensure driver scheduled pick up and deliveries are expeditious.
• Ensures permits for loads requiring them are obtained prior to driver picking up load and conveys information to driver.
• Monitors truck locations and movement through constant phone/radio contact to ensure delays are avoided.
• Reports and receives direction via radio or cellular phone.
• May be assigned to other work centers/tasks during periods of light demand.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Education

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Job description

Amentum in Ogden, Utah is seeking a Dispatcher to receive calls via telephone or radio, schedule drivers, and maintain contact with drivers to meet demand in priority sequence. The dispatcher will coordinate routing, ensure permits where required, and monitor driver locations to avoid delays, reporting directions via radio or phone.

The role requires at least six months of relevant experience, a US citizen, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or GED; there is potential for duties