
Dispatcher
- Petersburg, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High school degree or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role (e.g., scale operation, dispatch, or site administration), preferably in construction or aggregates
- experience in dispatching vocational or long haul trucks
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in recording and reporting data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior customer service skills
- Willingness to work extended hours/on call
- Safety orientation with working knowledge of OHSA, an asset
- Ability to manage stress and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in a dispatch position
- Proficiency with MS Office focusing on Word and Excel, and superior data entry skills
- Manage dispatching software system
- Receive orders from customers and keep them informed on status of dispatch
- Establish delivery schedules according to factors such as truck capacities, distances to delivery site, and unloading time. Process order entry & track scheduling through GPS verification
- Operate the weigh scale to accurately record weights of incoming and outgoing trucks and materials
- Generate and distribute scale tickets and ensure all information is properly documented (truck ID, material type, destination, etc.)
- Input data into scale management software and ensure reporting is aligned with operational and billing requirements
- Receive daily Bills of Lading (BOL) from drivers and enter in SharePoint system
- Monitor daily driver work logs and ensure charge codes are correct for accurate payroll processing
- Generate and manage all scheduled reports, such as, sales, safety operational etc.
- Ensure completion and compliance of the daily Job Hazard Analysis
- Accept and coordinate customer orders
- Schedule employees and equipment to ensure efficient aggregate deliveries
- Resolve customer complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Assist with both manual and computerized record keeping
- Resolve scheduling or other discrepancies that may arise