Transportation Dispatcher

Do you thrive on coordination, communication, and keeping things moving? Butler Machinery is looking for a Transportation Dispatcher to lead our transportation dispatch operations and ensure equipment is delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. This role plays a critical part in supporting our internal teams, customers, and carrier partners.

What You'll Do

As the Transportation Dispatcher, you'll plan, direct, and oversee internal and external transportation activities.

Key responsibilities include:

* Assigning daily and weekly load volumes to company drivers and outside carriers

* Dispatching loads and ensuring accurate rating, routing, and delivery details

* Coordinating permits, routing instructions, and load status communications

* Providing freight quotes to support sales and service teams

* Maintaining accurate freight rates in the iQuote system

* Processing damage claims with carriers to limit company exposure

* Ensuring transportation equipment is properly maintained and operational

* Occasionally assisting with routes by driving a pilot car for transport trucks

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

* Experience in the trucking or transportation industry

* Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, load securement, HOS, and permitting

* Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurability requirements

* Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dispatch-related systems

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience

* Pilot Car Driver Certification

* Knowledge of equipment dimensions, weights, and truck/trailer configurations

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:

* 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with an Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution

* Health Insurance - 3 plan options

* Health Savings Account - Employer contribution up to $1,300/year

* Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

* Dental Insurance - 2 plan options

* Vision Insurance

* Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance

* Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage - 60% of base pay/salary

* Long-Term Disability Coverage

* Maternity / Paternity Benefits

* Holidays

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* 401(K) Plan

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - including Health Coaching

* Smart Dollar - employer-paid financial planning program

* Legal Shield/d products

* Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization

EOE/Vet/Disability

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