Spec Assign - LH Coordinator

FedEx; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx in Colorado is seeking a dispatch officer to direct the movement of transportation equipment per the Linehaul plan. You will maximize trailer capacity, minimize partial loads, and help ensure on-time delivery for assigned routes.

Responsibilities include entering events in the TMS, verifying equipment locations, and ensuring safety compliance. You will coordinate with safety and maintenance and address delays or breakdowns promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dispatch experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledge of Linehaul operations and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs the dispatch of transportation equipment in accordance with the Linehaul plan.
• Ensures Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules follow company procedures.
• Coordinates cargo shipments to maximize trailer volume.
• Enter dispatch events into TMS to ensure on-time delivery and pickup of trailers.
• Verify equipment location in the dispatch system via yard inventories.
• Monitor load/unload status and report missing equipment promptly.
• Promote and follow safety initiatives to maintain a safety-conscious culture.
• Investigate delays, accidents and equipment failures; implement contingencies for on-time delivery.
• Review DOT roadside violations with management and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with Safety and Maintenance for tractor inspections and DOT certificates.
• Review TLCRs to ensure proper completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Responsible for the dispatch of transportation equipment in accordance with the Linehaul plan. Adheres to Linehaul schedules and plans in an effort to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads and ensure service integrity for assigned areas.

Essential Functions

• In accordance with the Linehaul plan, directs the dispatch of transportation equipment.
• Ensures Linehaul dispatch and arrival rules are followed according to defined Company procedures.
• Coordinates 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.
• Coordinates with the Safety and Maintenance departments to monitor the monthly tractor safety inspections and ensure annual certificates are obtained in compliance with the DOT.
• Reviews trailer load condition reports (TLCR’s ) to ensure proper completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Pay:

$23.40 - $40.22/hr

Additional Details:

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

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