Truck Dispatcher

  • Milton
  • Blue Ocean Freight Inc

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting :

  • Transportation Tasks :

  • Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries

  • Ensure proper functioning of equipment

  • Maintain work records and logs

  • Monitor personnel workloads and locations

  • Organize warehouse and work areas

  • 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

  • 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 Computer and technology knowledge :

  • Electronic mail

  • Spreadsheet

  • Internet Service experience :

  • Trucking Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Ability to work independently

  • Attention to detail

  • Fast-paced environment

  • Overtime required

  • Repetitive tasks

  • Tight deadlines

  • Work under pressure Personal suitability :

  • Client focus

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Organized

  • Reliability

  • Team player Screening questions :

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

  • Are you currently a student?

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

  • What is your current field of study?