Dispatcher

Summary

Job Title Work Schedule Comments: Monday through Friday, weekends as neededPosition Overview Plans the daily/weekly work schedule of drivers to maximize freight coverage in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Communicate and distribute appointment dates/time to drivers; owner operators and/or fleet. Communicate and coordinate between all IMC locations to maximize drivers' time. Assist drivers with any equipment issues, detention time, rail billing, and any additional requests made of driver.Essential Functions Must exercise discretion and use independent judgment when relating customer requests, appointment time and assigning orders to specific drivers daily to run road, local or city. Maintain A to B dispatchingComplete lines of dispatch in SWS from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runsHandle driver service failures up to and including the authority to issue verbal and/or written discipline. Additionally, contact Manager/Cargo Specialist regarding the failureApply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changesTrack/Maintain yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional PoolActively participate in driver recruiting and retentionRequest rail billingProcesses ATP's and Non-Productive pay. Review preliminary payrollOversee drivers HOS and ELD updatingManage roadside repairOversee and manage Rail/Port pins reservations LFDOperating with a sense of urgency while handling challenging environmentsOther duties as assignedSkills and Knowledge Requirements Experience with GPA Navis system and Driver HOS required35 years of intermodal experience preferred (not required)Strong data entry and computer skillsGood communication and organizational skillsKnowledge of DOT regulations and/or hazardous materialsAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Job Description

Job Title Work Schedule Comments: Monday through Friday, weekends as neededPosition Overview Plans the daily/weekly work schedule of drivers to maximize freight coverage in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Communicate and distribute appointment dates/time to drivers; owner operators and/or fleet. Communicate and coordinate between all IMC locations to maximize drivers' time. Assist drivers with any equipment issues, detention time, rail billing, and any additional requests made of driver.Essential Functions Must exercise discretion and use independent judgment when relating customer requests, appointment time and assigning orders to specific drivers daily to run road, local or city. Maintain A to B dispatchingComplete lines of dispatch in SWS from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runsHandle driver service failures up to and including the authority to issue verbal and/or written discipline. Additionally, contact Manager/Cargo Specialist regarding the failureApply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changesTrack/Maintain yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional PoolActively participate in driver recruiting and retentionRequest rail billingProcesses ATP's and Non-Productive pay. Review preliminary payrollOversee drivers HOS and ELD updatingManage roadside repairOversee and manage Rail/Port pins reservations LFDOperating with a sense of urgency while handling challenging environmentsOther duties as assignedSkills and Knowledge Requirements Experience with GPA Navis system and Driver HOS required35 years of intermodal experience preferred (not required)Strong data entry and computer skillsGood communication and organizational skillsKnowledge of DOT regulations and/or hazardous materialsAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment