Dispatcher, Transportation

Job Description

The Dispatcher will be responsible for all transportation related concerns within a geographic market with the ability to cover other markets as needed.

Time:
Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30pm

Pay Range: $22.00 - $29.00 DOE

Location:

The role is located ON SITE at our Katy, TX location. This is NOT a remote opportunity.

• Demonstrate the Core Values:
  Trust, Team, Results, Pride, Fun and Transparency
• Dispatch drivers to deliver and retrieve trailers/loads to and from various locations
• Communicate with customers re: freight details, delivery/pick up times and any special requests
• Prepare shipping documents, invoices, and management reports.
• Coordinate with operational management at Nellis to ensure product is delivered timely
• Meet or exceed Nellis Auction vendor SLA’s
• Maximize fleet utilization to ensure profitable operations.
• Meet or exceed for-hire freight customer SLA’s
• Secure multiple quotes for 3rd party loads to ensure best service/lowest price
• Arrange for fleet inspections/maintenance while maintaining adequate equipment coverage
• Ability to view and interpret ELD logs and report any concerns to management.
• Review GPS locations to ensure all vehicles and trailers are within expected geographic area reporting any concerns to management.
• Ensure driver schedules are adequate to meet customer SLA’s, reporting any gaps to management.
• Complete all training in a timely manner to comply with all DOT and Gavel requirements.
• Liaison to vendors and Nellis Auction management/staff
• Comply with health and safety regulations including OSHA and DOT
• Other duties as assigned

The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25lbs. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in extreme heat and/cold. 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 essential functions.

Gavel Transport is looking for a Dispatcher to help reinforce our ambition to become one of the greatest places to work. We are offering a competitive salary, a competitive benefits package, 401K, and profit-sharing. We are looking for someone who is energetic, resilient, driven, and adaptable, and can align with our core values built around employee engagement. If you are interested we would love to hear from you.

• HS diploma/GED Required
• Associates degree a plus
• Excellent computer/technical skills (G Suite and supply chain platforms)
• Previous management and/or driver management experience a plus
• Previous experience with truck/trailer dispatch Required
• Yard jockey experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment while fostering a Team
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive fashion with English as the primary language
• Attention to detail
• Excellent E-mail etiquette, concise and professional
• Sales and freight brokerage experience required