Truck dispatcher

Job requirements Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment, Overtime required, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Organized, Reliability, Flexibility, Excellent oral communication, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player

Additional Skills

Maintain work records and logs, Perform general office duties, Monitor personnel workloads and locations, Organize warehouse and work areas

Dispatcher Specific Skills

Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment, Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses, Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment, Maintain vehicle operator work records, Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations, Keep track of shipments, Follow-up on issues with work orders, Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders, Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices

Work Setting

Transportation