dispatcher, trucks

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Maintain work records and logs. Perform general office duties. Provide customer service. Assist with maintenance of communications equipment. Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders. Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations. Follow-up on issues with work orders. Keep track of shipments. Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices. Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations. Maintain vehicle operator work records. Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment. Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses. Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance . Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment. Supervision: 5-10 people. Computer and technology knowledge: Dispatch management service software. Mapping and data visualization software. Monitoring and tracking software. Word processing software. Database software. Electronic mail. Electronic scheduler. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Spreadsheet. Internet. MS Windows. Service experience: Trucking. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available.