Dispatcher, Transportation

Dispatcher – Trench Safety Branch

The Dispatcher will organize daily dispatch of equipment for the Trench Safety branch, ensuring efficient use of UR owned assets and outside resources, and that all deliveries and pickups occur on time. You will maintain safety, customer service, and effective communication with drivers, haulers, and internal teams.

• Daily scheduling of UR drivers and outside haulers with proactive forward planning.
• Manage constant change to the daily schedule to meet customer demands.
• Handle inter‑company transfer hauling.
• Communicate driver schedules and expectations.
• Become expert on dispatch system, supporting applications, and dispatch processes.
• Be a key player in the daily branch planning meeting.
• Monitor and perform dispatch metrics.
• Provide excellent service to both external and internal customers.
• Assist in taking customer telephone orders for deliveries, pickups and service.
• Support the inside sales team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• College degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Diligent attention to safety.
• Strong ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Analytical and process‑oriented.
• Planner, preparer, problem solver, decision maker.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations.

Compensation Range: $25.20 – $37.80 an hour.

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation (Buy‑Up Program – US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Inclusive and welcoming culture
• Health and financial plans

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email  for assistance.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.