Dispatcher

Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a well-established local company? Do you want to work for a company where your talents can shine? Are you looking to find work right now? If so, submit your resume ASAP! We are currently recruiting for a Dispatcher with a fantastic company that cares about their employees and wants to add – YOU – to their team! This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for work, so if you’re interested, submit your resume NOW because this position will fill quickly!

The Dispatcher position is Full Time and Temp-to-Hire. The pay rate for this position is $20 an hour. The schedule for the training period will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. After training, the schedule will shift to a 4 on, 4 off schedule which could include weekends and evenings as scheduled. The schedule will vary so you must be open to other shifts. If you are interested and qualified, apply ASAP

Duties & Responsibilities:

Receive calls from customers

Works alone and with other dispatchers to ensure loads are delivered

Uses fuel management software to monitor fuel demand

Takes all overnight calls and resolve any issues as able. If not, then direct the call to the appropriate on-call resources

Proactively manage and complete/resolve events happening overnight such as accidents, employee injuries and spills

Report all accidents and incidents to management

Receives paperwork from driver and reviews to make sure paperwork is correct

Reviews and scans paperwork to corporate office

Reviews Driver’s Daily Logs and works with Security Advisor to ensure compliance

Maintains driver inspection vehicle reports files

Other duties/tasks as assigned as business need changes

Skills & Qualifications

Ability to plan in detail

Strong communication skills

Must have strong computer skills

Ability to handle and organize large volumes of calls and problems at the same time

Must work well under pressure

Ability to thrive in a constantly changing chaotic environment and consistently meet tight timelines

Ability to coordinate with other trucking dispatchers, customers and drivers

Ability to work as a team member in communicating dispatch to drivers, customers and management

Minimum 3 years of experience in dispatch work

Geographic knowledge of California

Must be proficient with computers and appropriate software

Must be able to use office equipment such as scanners, copiers, and fax machines

Working knowledge of DOT regulations

Prolonged walking, sitting, bending, stopping and telephone/radio communication

Excel Personnel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Excel is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.