Dispatcher

Do you have two years of prior dispatching experience in the transportation industry? Advantage Resourcing is actively in search of reliable and experienced individuals in Houston, TX, for a rewarding role as a Dispatcher with our successful client. Seize the chance to join a team of impact-driven, logistics professionals and apply today for this exciting temp-to-hire opportunity!

Pay: $21 per hour

1st Shift Hours: 7 AM - 5 PM

3rd Shift Hours: 10 PM - 7 AM

Essential Functions:

• Schedule and dispatch drivers, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations according to driver or customer requests, and contract requirements, using TRS, SAMSARA, and any other applicable company program(s).
• Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules when breakdowns occur en route.
• Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from drivers, supervisors, and the shop.
• Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
• Prepare daily work reports and run schedules to ensure no service disruptions.
• Maintain working relationships with the driver pool in a professional, ethical, and polite manner.
• Track vacations and call-offs for all drivers.

Employee Benefits/Perks: We offer weekly pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonus potential, a business casual dress code, cafeteria access, and more!

Qualifications:

• Two years of prior dispatching experience in the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road - logistics.
• Familiar with DOT Hours of Service Rules and Regulations.
• Proficiency in administrative and clerical procedures/systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Excellent listening, decision-making, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Flexibility regarding scheduled hours and willingness to travel as needed.

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Advantage Resourcing is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Resourcing is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.