Vehicle Dispatcher – Real-Time Truck Routing & Permits

PAE Government Services Inc.; Utah; 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)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a transport dispatcher to coordinate routing for trucks ranging from 1 ½ ton singles to 26,000‑pound tractor‑trailer units. You will schedule drivers, monitor locations by radio, and ensure permits are obtained for loads, including HAZMAT or radioactive shipments.

The role operates in a high-demand environment with safety, compliance, and timely communications as core responsibilities. Amentum emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a strong safety culture.

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 GED

Job description

Amentum is seeking a transport dispatcher to coordinate routing for trucks ranging from 1 ½ ton singles to 26,000‑pound tractor‑trailer units. You will schedule drivers, monitor locations by radio, and ensure permits are obtained for loads, including HAZMAT or radioactive shipments.

The role operates in a high-demand environment with safety, compliance, and timely communications as core responsibilities. Amentum emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a strong safety culture.