Dispatcher - Transportation
SPOKANE, WA
IEDS Logistics, We make it Happen!
IEDS Logistics is a locally owned and premier logistics company serving the Pacific Northwest, as well as domestic and international markets. With 40 successful years in business, the company attributes this achievement to our excellent customer service, achieved through empowering our highly motivated associates, and productive business units. IEDS Logistics has always been committed to its values which has established a team-oriented culture of professional and talented people, working together, and achieving long-term employment and career successes. Our customers often refer to IEDS Logistics as the best in the business, and that is a tribute to our amazing team at IEDS Logistics.
The Dispatcher position is located in Spokane and provides support to the Fleet Supervisor for the local IEDS Logistics Fleet. If you are smart, energetic, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, this might be just what you are looking for. There is an excellent opportunity for growth.
Essential Job Functions include:
- Schedule day-to-day activities for fleet and contract drivers.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure safety procedures are followed.
- Provide leadership and direction to fleet drivers.
- Track preventative maintenance intervals for fleet equipment, and assist Fleet Supervisor regarding major repairs for fleet equipment and on purchases of new equipment.
- Other projects assigned by Fleet Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Transportation industry experience 5 years.
- Supervisory experience 1 year.
- Dispatching / Driver Management experience 1 year preferred.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read customer orders and determine type of equipment necessary to safely transport material.
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving; especially in scenarios with limited established processes.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations governing driver credentials, Hours of Service, vehicles, Authorities, cargo securement, and legal load limits.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with Transportation Management Software, Warehouse Management Software and other computer software required to perform essential duties.
- Safety Sensitive Position
Position Type: Full-time Position
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salary Scale: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid Training
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plus company match
- Profit-sharing
- Paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person