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SUMMARY Creates schedules and dispatches intrastate trucks according to customer needs and in accordance with Company policies; generally, directs truck drivers while they are at the main terminal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

OFFICE:

• Schedule Company drivers and/or other assigned trucks to meet the daily need of the customer while complying with Company policies and guidelines.
• Report any potential issues with meeting customer demand immediately to the Driver Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager or to senior Company management.
• Report all changes to the pre-scheduled load count to the Driver Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager and to senior Company management via e-mail.
• Assist with any problems that may arise in the field or on the road.
• Coordinate with the Shop on road calls and maintain the "Road Call" binder.
• Ensure the drivers and other assigned trucks complete all required paperwork correctly and in a timely manner.
• Answer multiple phone calls to communicate with drivers, other assigned trucks and customers.
• Create and close freight bills in transportation management software and on "Daily Schedules" spreadsheets.
• Communicate with customers and Field Operations personnel for any special instructions and directions to fields/loading sites and relay the information to the drivers and other assigned trucks.
• Coordinate with the Driver Managers and Shop Supervisor to ensure equipment required for maintenance is available when requested.
• Monitor drivers in the main terminal area for compliance with Company policies. Notify both verbally and in writing, the Driver Manager, Operations Manager, Safety Department, General Manager or Transportation Manager of any violations of Company policy.
• Conduct special assignments and tasks under the direct supervision of the Driver Managers.
• Must have acceptable attendance and be able to work assigned shifts as scheduled, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Monitor reefer drivers to ensure timely delivery and communicate with customer when drivers experience delays or other anomalies.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or 0-1 year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience and must be computer literate in Excel and Word. Must have knowledge of Hours of Service regulations and all equipment utilized in day-to-day operations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and Company policies. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence clearly and accurately is required; as is the ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of the Company. Must be conversationally (fluent) bilingual (English/Spanish).

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages is required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay:

Up to $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person