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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The dispatcher is responsible for managing daily fleet activities, including monitoring drivers and distributing information. They also handle satellite and telephone communications while resolving operational issues for both the company and the drivers.
Job details
As a Highway Fleet Dispatcher, you will be expected to execute the day to day activity of your assigned driver fleet. This includes monitoring of the fleet, accurately distributing, receiving and updating information. You would be responsible for identifying and participating in the resolution of issues relating to day to day activity of the Driver. You must be well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness in carrying out daily activities. Responsibilities: Dispatch: This involves the transmitting and receiving of all information relevant to the driver/cartage company performing his/her duties within the Company and customer requirements. Satellite and Telephone Management: Handling of all driver related satellite messages or calls within assigned and overflow queues. Reporting: Recognition, communication and documentation of situations that should be reviewed by other parties, for information, action and record keeping purposes. Problem Resolution: Working on behalf of both the Driver and the Company to resolve any day to day issues that may arise. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time, on a daily or permanent basis (i.e. special projects, training seminars, weekend planning and other job related tasks). Our Ideal Candidate will possess: Dispatch experience is considered to be a strong asset in this role. Educational background in Supply Chain Management (or other relevant area such as Business). Dedicated experience providing customer service in a similar work environment. Well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness. Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, problem solving and planning abilities. Knowledge of the transportation industry and Canadian geography are considered assets. Able to quickly adapt to changes, shift focus, meet deadlines, and complete time-sensitive tasks. This position is subject to a Continental Shift, 06:00 - 18:00 MT. This job is classified under NOC Code: 14404. Why Bison: • Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career • Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance • Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider • Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams About Bison: • Celebrating over 50 years in Business • Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving • Committed to environmental sustainability Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
What you’ll do
The dispatcher is responsible for managing daily fleet activities, including monitoring drivers and distributing information. They also handle satellite and telephone communications while resolving operational issues for both the company and the drivers.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have experience in dispatching and a background in supply chain management or business. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to adapt to a continental shift schedule.
Benefits
- Coaching and training
- Career development
- Wellness program
- Extracurricular sports teams
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Supply chain management · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Planning · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Dispatching
- Fleet management
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Planning
- Customer service
- Supply chain management
- Transportation industry knowledge
- Canadian geography
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Satellite communication
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Environmental Sustainability
- Record Keeping
- Ability To Meet Deadlines
- Management
- Customer Service
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Coaching
- Supply Chain Management
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
- Fleet Dispatcher
- Dispatcher
- Telephone Switchboard Operators
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
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