dispatcher, trucks

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Transportation.

Tasks:

• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations.
• Organize warehouse and work areas.
• Perform general office duties.
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems.
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders.
• Follow-up on issues with work orders.
• Keep track of shipments.
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations.
• Maintain vehicle operator work records.
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses.
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment.
• Operate communications equipment.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.