Dispatcher - Edmonton, Canada - VDM Trucking

VDM Trucking

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

DISPATCHER
VDM Trucking Service Ltd.

is a privately owned and operated company with over 40 years of experience in the transportation industry, providing excellence and dedication across North America.

We are devoted to employing knowledgeable, committed, and safety conscious employees. We offer competitive rates, benefits and a fast-paced work environment.

We are currently seeking an ambitious, multi-faceted, well-rounded, organized individual for the position of Dispatcher to join our team at our Head Office in Edmonton.

Roles and Responsibilities

Schedule and Dispatch drivers to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications or needs
Arrange for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules
Relay work orders, messages, and information to and from drivers and supervisors
Maintain Customer Relationships
Prepare daily work orders
Organize bill of ladings and prepare for invoicing
Time sheet approval
Work closely with the HR, Safety and Transportation team to ensure driver compliance and proper behavior standards are being met
Knowledge of Permitting

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This is a fast-paced position, which could have overtime and weekend work as required. _This position will be 80% office work, and 20% field work, approximately
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A person in this position can expect to answer upwards of 50 calls a day._

Skills and Proficiency

Minimum of 3 years of Oilfield, Highway Hauling and Pipe Hauling Dispatch experience in the trucking industry is required
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot problems in a fastpaced environment
Highly organized and able to multitask
Strong sense of selfmotivation to do a good job
Experience with Axon Software would be an asset

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, the Dispatcher is responsible for managing and orchestrating every aspect of haul moves, insure third parties are coordinated with no gaps, find synergies between various moves and act as a central point of contact/communication between all parties involved and keep the client fully informed of status.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: