Dispatcher, Part-time Nights & Weekends

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for dispatching and resolving problems for our company drivers, contracted drivers, and/or carriers. This role requires exceptional proactive communication skills with internal and external customers, promptly resolving issues with pickup and delivery, monitoring check call completion, activity documentation, and promoting a professional workplace attitude in a fast‑paced environment.

Dispatcher, Part-time Nights & Weekends

Supply Chain

United States of America

Arkansas

Lowell

Part time

• Monitor loads assigned to drivers, resolve any issues that may affect scheduled pickup or delivery times, and proactively communicate to affected customers; common issues include truck mechanical problems, traffic or weather, or customer‑directed shipment changes.
• Maintain documentation of driver detention time to ensure accurate, on‑time pay.
• Maintain the company safety culture by providing daily safety messages and monthly driver briefings, help enforce company policies to ensure compliance with DOT and company requirements.
• Support other team members as needed.
• Communicate professionally, timely, and effectively with internal and external drivers via phone calls and system messages; build and maintain a positive attitude to strengthen driver engagement, minimize turnover and improve driver satisfaction and productivity.
• Manage company equipment to improve operation efficiency and profitability through coordination with fleet maintenance teams and previously assigned drivers to ensure vehicle readiness.

High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year of Transportation, Customer Service, or other relevant experience.

Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums.

Ability to meet or exceed driver needs to provide excellent service.

Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.

1‑2 years of transportation, customer service, or other relevant experience.

• Thursday & Friday 5 PM to midnight and Saturday & Sunday 3 PM to midnight.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full‑time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave, two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Customer Service/Account Manager, Transportation/Logistics.

None specified.

Dispatcher, Part‑time Nights & Weekends (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.