Transportation Dispatcher

Dayton Freight Lines; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines in Ohio is seeking a Transportation Dispatch Assistant to support Transportation Coordinators and Drivers. You will fulfill plans, assist drivers with deliveries, and handle inquiries in a professional manner.

The role emphasizes efficient dispatch planning, strong communication with internal customers, and continuous process improvement; 2nd or 3rd shifts required.

Qualifications

• Background in transportation, logistics coordinating, dispatching or in LTL operations.
• Excellent planning capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional and courteous communicator.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fulfill the plans developed by Transportation Coordinators
• Provide support to Drivers in order to deliver shipments to their destination in a timely manner
• Assist Drivers with equipment breakdowns, spills and inquiries associated with the operation
• Process phone calls from Drivers and Service Centers in a professional and timely manner
• Understand dispatch management software to execute the planning of Driver assignments
• Maintain excellent communication with internal customers
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes

Skills

Planning skills

Professional communication

Shift flexibility

LTL operations knowledge

Job description

Overview

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Responsibilities

The Transportation Dispatch Assistant provides support to the Transportation Coordinators and Drivers.

• Accurately fulfill the plans developed by Transportation Coordinators
• Provide support to Drivers in order to deliver shipments to their destination in a timely manner
• Assist Drivers with equipment breakdowns, spills and inquiries associated with the operation
• Process phone calls from Drivers and Service Centers in a professional and timely manner
• Understand dispatch management software to execute the planning of Driver assignments
• Maintain excellent communication with internal customers
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes

Qualifications

• Background in transportation, logistics coordinating, dispatching or in LTL operations
• Excellent planning capabilities in a fast paced environment
• Professional and courteous communicator
• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days