Dispatcher - Milton, Canada - HW Transportation Group
Description
Dispatcher - Canadian Flatbeds
Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday, 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
Milton, Ontario
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Dispatcher, after hours, to work independently between our specialized freight department and our brokerage division.
At times you will be called upon to help your teammates in other departments, so having the ability to adapt to changing environments is a must, and a flexible work habit is what it takes to get the job done.
Responsibilities:
- Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with actions and words every day
- Work with the logistics team to safely and efficiently meet the required daily activities
- Compile route assignments and dispatch drivers
- Track, trace, and update the status of shipments
- Strong understanding of State/Provincial laws relating to load restrictions of heavy haul
- Be responsive to daytoday issues, take proactive role in improvement initiatives and be a highperforming team player
- Analyzing and optimizing logístical procedures
- Prepare accurate reports for upper management
- Provide additional backup support to other team members after hours, as needed
- Maintain positive working relationship with all coworkers, drivers, management, and customers
- Establish a carrier base for new and existing accounts
- Price negotiations for 3PL services
- Contact with existing and new carriers to determine availability and negotiate transportation rates
- Research and understand markets trends, changes, and seasonality as per the type of industry
- Communicate with clients and carriers daily to negotiate rates plan movement
- Work in tandem with the internal team members to ensure client satisfaction
Requirements and Skills
- 2+ years of trucking industry and/or dispatch experience is an asset
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Transportation (preferred)
- Knowledge of transportation and logistics software, such as PC Miler and Load Link, will be considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage highstress situations calmly and effectively
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
- Good command of MS Office operating systems (Excel, Word and Outlook) with an ability to quickly learn new operating platforms/systems
- Knowledge of different transportation laws and regulations within Canada and the USA
- Experience working with heavy haul will be an asset
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
Weekly hours may vary depending on operational/business needs
What's In It For You
- Competitive salary
- Extended health and dental care benefits
- Employee and family assistance program
- Career growth
- Paid time off
- Onsite parking
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$41,093.21-$52,033.41 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- logistics: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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