Transportation Dispatcher​/Scale Master

Custom Staffing is partnering with a local company to add a Transportation Dispatcher/Scale Master to their Team. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.

Custom Staffing Benefits: Weekly pay and benefits available.

Transportation Dispatcher/Scale Master

Monday – Friday, 6:30am - 4pm (Hours subject to change - Overtime and weekends as needed)

$17.50/hr

The Transportation Dispatcher and Scale Master ensures that shipments into and out of the organization are handled quickly, safely, and within budget constraints. This includes oversight of company transportation equipment and personnel operated by an organization. This position will also coordinate with outside companies that provide freight services.

• Coordinates the schedules of truck drivers to ensure products and goods are picked up and delivered in a timely manner; manages fleet of drivers to arrange the pickups and deliveries
• Manages scale operations and updates all equipment moves within Remis
• Verifies that all trailers and containers are loaded as instructed when entering scale
• Operates truck scales, cameras, scanners and printers to ensure accurate load processing
• Maintains equipment inventory logs, ensuring that the white board is up to date; verifies equipment availability to dispatch yard spotter accordingly
• Completes and files all paperwork for current day before leaving; validates all paperwork is attached to trailers for overnight operations loading
• Schedules all appointments in and out of all operation locations. This includes remote yards and operations at customers sites
• Reviews driver E-Logs for compliance; monitors driver’s work hours and schedules within DOT compliance standards
• Trains drivers on use of dispatch and in cab equipment. Report any issues to the Transportation Manager
• Plans drivers moves 1-2 days ahead of requested schedule; reschedules loads from previous day as required and notify customers accordingly
• Communicates with Yard Operations Manager on truck flow, materials required, orders, and rejections
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Active listening and critical thinking
• Coming to work and starting the route on time and completing their normal work hours
• Ability to satisfy the expectations and requirements of customers. Displays courtesy and sensitivity and responds promptly to service requests. Identifies customer needs and explains services clearly. Handles difficult situations
• The employee is safety conscious about the work environment and equipment. The employee alters driving due to road conditions and is cautious while on road ways. Drives defensively

• High School Diploma (GED Equivalent: or the equivalent education and experience)
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in Transportation (DOT Regulated)
• Valid driver’s license