Dispatcher, Transportation

# Dispatcher (days)
Hot JobKS Wichita - Wichita, KS 67219## Description The Fleet Manager is responsible for dispatching loads to our customers.
*** A Day in the life of a Fleet Dispatcher:
**** Promote safety in all actions
* Control and complete paperwork as required
* Safely plan driver trips around load/customer expectations and safety guidelines
* Communicate with drivers regarding company and customer requirements
* Relay to customer service any issues that need to be relayed to the customer
* Assisting the drivers in planning routes and building loads
* Prioritize loads for timely delivery
* Track and trace all current loads in transit and deliveries
* Assign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner
* Assisting the drivers with planning for the safe and timely transit of fuel by helping them maintaining legal hours of service/ELD logs throughout their trip to destination
* Communicate with drivers during check-ins throughout pickup, transit, and delivery
* Monitor store inventories
* Put a friendly, professional face forward when dealing with not only the drivers, but customer service and all support staff
* Communicate with CSC Manager, Asst. CSC Manager, and Customer Service Reps as required
* Comply with all corporate policies and procedures and all health and safety policies
** Additional Responsibilities:
*** Carry out other duties assigned by CSC Manager as required## Qualifications
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* Education & Experience:

*** High School Education or equivalent
* One year experience dispatching or in the customer service area
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state standards
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
* Self-starter with detail oriented work habits
* Able to maintain confidentiality
* Display professional demeanor
* Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals
* Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules
* Basic computer skills (word & excel)
* Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity
* Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds)