Spec Assign - Field Linehaul Support Rep

FedEx; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a dispatch associate to manage linehaul dispatch, maximize trailer utilization, and ensure on-time delivery. You will enter events into the TMS, verify trailer locations, and maintain load status accuracy, while adhering to safety and DOT regulations.

Working five days a week at the FedEx location, you will support management with data and reports. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), and dispatch experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Dispatch or Linehaul experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy for daily tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Dispatches transportation equipment in accordance with the Linehaul plan.
• Ensures dispatch and arrival rules follow company procedures.
• Dispatches cargo to maximize trailer volume while meeting delivery obligations.
• Enters dispatch events into the TMS to ensure on-time delivery and pickup.
• Verifies equipment location via yard inventories in the dispatch system.
• Checks load/unload status of trailers and reports missing equipment.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

DOT regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

TMS

Web-based applications

Job description

Essential Functions

• In accordance with the Linehaul plan, executes the dispatch of transportation equipment.
• Ensures Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules are followed according to defined Company procedures.
• Dispatches cargo shipments to maximize the trailer volume while meeting package delivery obligations.
• Enters dispatch events into an online system (TMS) to ensure on time delivery and pick up of trailers.
• Verifies the location of equipment in the dispatch system by completing yard inventories.
• Verifies the load/unload status of trailers by completing yard checks. Timely reports missing equipment.
• Follows and communicates safety initiatives to ensure a safety-conscious culture.
• Investigates and reports schedule delays, accidents and equipment failures and implements contingency plans which ensure on-time load delivery in the event of an en-route breakdown or accident.
• Reviews and communicates Department of Transportation (DOT) roadside violations to management.
• Compiles data and provides various regular and adhoc reports to management for review and determination.
• Assists management with Business Control Self Assessment (BCSA) audit activity by retrieving data and/or files for review.
• Reviews trailer load condition reports (TLCR's) to ensure proper completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Dispatch experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced team environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with various audiences. Ability to work productively in team environment and effectively implement operational processes
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures and transportation regulations used in Linehaul field operations, including DOT regulations
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications

Job Conditions

None required.

Preferred Qualifications

Pay: $20.35 - $31.73/hr

Additional Details: The desired location for this position would be Hagerstown, MD. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

Pay Transparency

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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