Transportation Coord

Transportation Coordinator

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77094 | Workplace Environment:
Hybrid | Company:
Ameri Gas Propane, Inc.

Job Summary:

The Transportation Coordinator (TC) is responsible for the daily dispatch and operation of PTI transport drivers and 3rd party carrier resources. TCs schedule and coordinate transport orders to ensure timely delivery of propane and alternative products to internal and external customers while executing the supply and transportation plan. The role requires on‑site presence Monday through Thursday, remote work on optional Fridays, additional on‑site coverage during peak season, and availability beyond standard business hours for after‑hours monitoring, on‑call weekend coverage, and emergency response coordination.

• Promote and follow the company’s safety culture, policies, and procedures, and report accidents, incidents and injuries.
• Manage inventory levels and daily transport fuel schedule, coordinate orders, verify availability, dispatch drivers, and conduct full‑cycle daily dispatch including load verification, error correction, and BOL accuracy. Analyze load data to prepare capacity plans, adjust routing, and reallocate resources.
• Manage dispatch information in the transportation management system; respond to driver and customer concerns, track real‑time locations, and coordinate driver diversions, paperwork compliance, equipment assignments, PTO scheduling, and coordination with the Driver Field Manager.
• Operate across multiple integrated platforms; act as the primary communication link between drivers, carriers, supply, field operations, and leadership on all transportation‑related matters. Attend and contribute to operations, safety, forecast, regional supply, and rail meetings; provide on‑call weekend coverage and coordinate emergency responses.

• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, Hazardous Materials Transportation, DOL, OSHA, and proficiency in MS Office and various software applications.
• Strong analytical skills for cross‑referencing data across multiple platforms.
• Ability to make real‑time routing and dispatch decisions under time pressure, balancing cost efficiency, safety, and customer service.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage on‑call responsibilities, including evening monitoring, weekend regional coverage, and emergency response.

• Two‑year business degree.
• Two years of logistics or similar operational experience.

Ameri Gas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices. Ameri Gas is a Drug‑Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre‑employment drug screen and a criminal background check.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment and, if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Ameri Gas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety‑sensitive work, Ameri Gas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.

The pay for this position ranges from $27.36 to $27.36, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include eligibility to earn a performance‑based bonus or commissions on completed sales depending on position. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, as well as retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and disability coverage.

Some benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.