Job Description
**We are looking for a full\-time Dispatcher for our Carson location. Rate of Pay: $71,000\-$73,000 annual.**
**JOB SUMMARY**
Energy Transport Logistics is seeking a self\-motivated individual who can work in a fast\-paced environment and is able to multitask. This individual will be a key point of contact in a collaborative operational and driver team environment. This individual must be a calming and effective problem solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills in managing driver schedules and optimizing routings.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
* Manifest Creation. Prepare Daily PM work and necessary run schedules.
* Act as main point of contact for driver, broker, agent, and at times even the customer, as loads are received or delivered to their destination.
* Work and effectively with drivers to coordinate Airport recoveries and deliveries.
* Work and effectively with Customer Service Team, Warehouse team, and other stations to schedule and execute shipment loads appropriately.
* Driver, Equipment and Daily Route Assignment.
* Keep Track of Driver Daily Progress, Safety and assist in monitoring HOS.
* Keep Track of Shipment Lifecycle, including but not limited to entering important driver and shipment updates into TMS and other required software.
* Clear and Effective Communication with internal and external customers to provide route instructions, updates, special service requirements, cut\-off times, problems.
* Ensure and Assist with DOT, TSA and OSHA compliance processes and paperwork handling.
* Dispatch Administration Duties job document organization, labeling, record/ log keeping, emails and phone answering responsibilities, if needed.
* Material and Product management.
* Flag Potential Issues to re\-route if necessary or get additional support/ equipment.
* Effectively communicate with respective team/ sister terminal locations to ensure freight is delivered safely, and on time.
* Ensure AM Team has everything they need for the next shift.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures.
* Update OSD notes and report to supervisor.
**COMPETENCIES**
* Strong understanding of all MS Office Programs, Freight operating systems such as AS400, Alpha Truck, TMW, Freight Data, etc.
* Strong Verbal, Written Communication and Phone Skills
* Relevant experience can include cartage, transportation, moving companies, customer service, logistics, linehaul, intermodal, warehouse, ground operations, and dispatching air and ocean service.