Dispatcher - Honolulu
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Transportation
Dispatcher, Transportation Logistics, Transportation Manager
Overview
Dispatcher – Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Posting Date:
Feb 04, 2026 | Address: 1331 N. Nimitz Highway Pier 39/40, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, United States
Req. Number: 007-4318
Compensation:
Pay for this position will be $42.22 hourly. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime. Compensation (alternative value shown): 43.49
PRIMARY
PURPOSE:
Coordinates communication and information flow between all vessels, employees, customers, company managers, vendors and regulatory agencies in a professional and courteous manner.
Works indoors in a noisy environment with heavy foot traffic. Equipment used: VHF, SSB, NEXTEL radio/cellular phones, personal computer, fax and copy machine.
Work hours:
Normal work week and hours vary. Works five (5) consecutive, eight (8) hour days; shifts are either , , or . May be required to work over-time, weekends, and holidays to accommodate operational needs.
Applies mathematical knowledge to compute time and other data.
Maintains electronic dispatching and vessel tracking data system and other logs accurately.
Concentrates to ensure safety of vessel and crew. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, while maintaining a professional and courteous attitude.
Alerts personnel to changing situations.
Sits when writing in logs, conducting phone or radio calls, working with computer.
Seldom or rarely
Stoops/kneels to pick up small boxes/objects in work area.
Squats to pick up small boxes/objects in work/pier area.
Seldom or Rarely
Seldom or Rarely
Stands when viewing work or pier area, inspecting radio.
Walks to various work areas to speak to others, on pier to perform security checks.
Seldom or Rarely
Reaches for phone and radio.
Seldom or Rarely
Handles phone and radio.
Fingers when filing paperwork, operating phone and radio, working with computer.
Constantly, performing administrative duties, viewing work/pier area
Views work/pier area for out-of-place objects or unusual activities, reads logs and instructions, works with computer.
Pushes/pulls desk drawers, lifts/carries small objects.
- Must possess a valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- Skills/Knowledge:
Must demonstrate professionalism and possess excellent communication skills to read, write, speak and understand communications clearly when dealing with customers and co-workers. Must be able to operate the telephone and radios properly and professionally. Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and E-doc systems. Must be able to keyboard 35 wpm. Must have HS diploma or GED equivalent. - Experience:
At least one year of marine VHF/SSB radio experience preferred. At least 3 years general office or administrative experience preferred.
Compensation: This section notes two compensation figures: $42.22 hourly (non-exempt, overtime eligible) and an alternative figure of 43.49.
POSITION CONTENT:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, remove, and assign other duties as necessary.
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