4-on/4-off Day Dispatcher

Job summary

The dispatcher is responsible for coordinating driver schedules, communicating customer requirements, and troubleshooting delivery issues. They also handle administrative tasks related to driver pay, permits, and logistics software.

Job details

WHO WE ARE Started in 1987 by a young entrepreneur with a single truck and trailer, Steve’s Livestock Transport has since grown to become the largest commercial livestock carrier in North America – and a leader in the transportation industry. We are looking to add a 4-on/4-off Day Dispatcher to our team in Brandon, MB working a schedule 4 days on, 4 days off, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This rotation will include weekends and statutory holidays. THE ROLE The successful candidate will build dispatch, communicate, coordinate, and troubleshoot delivery issues. A significant part of the role is building relationships with your driver team, understanding and assisting them in their daily needs to ensure success on the road. JOB RESPONSIBITLIES * Develop relationships with your team of drivers * Ensure drivers are set up for success and have the tools they need for their work * Dispatch drivers * Communicate workload/schedules to drivers, including customer requirements * Administrative tasks related to driver pay, Logistics software, permits, etc. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to work accurately and efficiently * Proven team building and/or leadership skills * Strong computer skills If you are looking for fast paced and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement, we would like to hear from you! As a community leader and an industry leading employer, Steve's Livestock Transport is committed to establishing an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Consistent with our values, we create a supportive work environment that encourages everyone to reach their fullest potential. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Steve’s Livestock Transport, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The dispatcher is responsible for coordinating driver schedules, communicating customer requirements, and troubleshooting delivery issues. They also handle administrative tasks related to driver pay, permits, and logistics software.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in computer use and the ability to work a 4-on/4-off rotation including weekends is required.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Leadership skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-solving
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Computer Skills
• Dispatching
• Coordination
• Community Leadership
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Administrative Functions
• Computer Literacy
• Entrepreneurship
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Dispatcher
• Telephone Switchboard Operators
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance