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PALMETTO CORP
Trucking Dispatcher - Night Shift
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What they do
A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$46,290 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities This role will be for
NIGHT SHIFT
7pm-5am every week Sunday-Thursday. Complete schedule for drivers on daily basis according to company needs. Reroute drivers as changes occur throughout the day. Keep communication with plant manager for stockpile material needs. Keep contact with plant manager/foremen to help make sure daily production targets are met. Sign in and hold accountable any lease trucks working for Palmetto Corp. Paperwork revisions/record DOT employee daily hours/enter daily timesheet for payroll. Document, stamp, sign, and regulate any materials that enter or leave Palmetto Corps yards. Document each driver's daily activity onto a daily dispatch log sheet. File for later use if needed Regulate and confirm that all drivers stay within their HOS regulations. Ensure that all drivers adhere to safety guidelines. Ensure all drivers are operating in productive manner….if not, correct and discuss issues. Document all incidents (big or small) and report them to VP of Trucking, fleet managers, safety, and HR. Ensure that all drivers maintain updated DOT Medical Cards and License - submit to HR. Handle any disciplinary issues to Palmetto Corps standard and in a timely manner. Ensure drivers turn in DVIR, work orders, and all bill of laden daily. Monitor Palmetto Corp's GPS system to ensure driver productions to meet Palmetto Corps daily target needs. Communicate well with drivers and management. Work with Shop Foreman and/or fleet manager to coordinate truck maintenance as needed. Complete all necessary google drive docs daily. Answer emails/questions from other departments. Answer phone calls/text as needed (days/nights/weekends) File/send paperwork - disciplinary actions, excuses, etc. Must be able to lift 10lbs or moreSkills/Abilities and Requirements:
- Good working knowledge of Excel
- Good Verbal and written communication skills
- Professional personal presentation
- Customer service orientation
- Adapt to change
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Organized
- Confidentiality
- Multi-tasking is a must