Dispatcher, Trucks
Posted on Dec 16, 2020 by Big Bang Logistics Inc
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Location Calgary, AB
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Earnings $29.50 hourly
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Work Hours 35 to 44 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1 Vacancy
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Closing Date Feb 03, 2021
Employer
Big Bang Logistics Inc
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Dispatcher Specific Skills
- Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
- Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
- Operate radio equipment
- Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
- Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
- Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
- Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
- Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
- Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
- Handle wake-up calls
- Keep track of shipments
- Follow-up on issues with work orders
- Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
- Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
- Maintain vehicle operator work records
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- MS Windows
- Internet
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- Electronic mail
- Dispatch management service software
- Monitoring and tracking software
- Mapping and data visualization software
Additional Skills
- Maintain work records and logs
- Ensure proper functioning of equipment
- Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
- Perform general office duties
- Monitor personnel workloads and locations
- Organize warehouse and work areas
- Provide customer service
Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check
- Drug test
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure
Ability to Supervise
3-4 people
Work Location Information
Urban area
Service Experience
- Trucking
- Taxi
- Delivery
- Tow truck
How to Apply
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
- METHODICAL
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Interest in compiling information to maintain operator work records using computerized or manual methods; and in monitoring personnel workloads and locations
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in operating computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment to process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment; and in dispatching personnel according to written schedules, work orders and as required by emergency situations
- SOCIAL
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Interest in speaking with vehicle operators to advise on route and traffic problems such as construction, accidents, congestion, weather conditions and weight and size restrictions
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