Illinois Transportation Jobs

Dispatcher

job details:

• location:Addison, IL

• salary:$40,000 - $60,000 per year

• date posted:Monday, February 15, 2021

• experience:Experienced

• job type:Permanent

• industry:Prepackaged software service

• reference:AB_3564591

• questions:daniel.taraszewski@randstadusa.com630-620-8914

job description

Dispatcher

Please email resumes to daniel.taraszewski@randstadusa.com

This individual will effectively and efficiently oversee that all drayage containers are delivered to customers in a timely manner. Also, will ensure that containers do not go into per diem or incur storage fees at the rail. In this role you must work with and oversee your team in the office to effectively get containers entered into the system, scheduled with customers, dispatched, empty returns to depots, and bill accordingly.

• Minimum 3+ years of driver dispatching experience.

• Previously managed 15-25 drivers.

• Working knowledge of sea containers.

• Ability to communicate effectively with truck drivers.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision

• Intermodal Chicago is a MUST

Responsibilities

• Create a positive work atmosphere with the team.

• Develop plan alongside team members for the day based on what you see needs to be done on Profit Tools.

• Develop employees (cross train).

• Handle the day-to-day operations.

• Adding new business and filling the pipeline.

• Accounting responsibilities that include invoicing and reconciling and assisting accounting in any questions.

• Read all emails and make sure nothing was missed by team.

• Request pick up numbers from specific brokers and freight forwarders for each customer.

• Schedule delivery appointments with customers

• Adapt to using the company website and ensure that all information customers would want to see populated.

• Train new hires.

• Oversees how many containers are at the yard and continue to avoid over flow.

• Rail bill and street turn containers as necessary. Rules and Return guides change daily.

• Driver routing and dispatching drivers.

• Manage each driver’s hours for the week.

Skills

• Drayage Dispatcher

• Intermodal

• Dispatcher

Education

• High School

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years

• Experience level:Experienced

Shift: First

Working hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

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