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Intermodal Dispatcher

IMC Companies LLC
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Newark, NJ, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The position involves planning the daily and weekly work schedule of drivers to optimize freight coverage efficiently, working Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm.
  • The role requires strong communication skills to coordinate between various locations and assist drivers with issues related to equipment, billing, and other requests.
  • Candidates are preferred to have 3-5 years of intermodal experience, though it is not mandatory, and must possess good data entry and organizational skills.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan.
  • The job also offers opportunities for career advancement and requires the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Work Schedule Comments: Monday through Friday, Generally 7am-4pm


Position 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 dispatching
  • Complete lines of dispatch in SWS from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runs
  • Handle driver service failures up to and including the authority to issue verbal and/or written discipline. Additionally, contact Manager/Cargo Specialist regarding the failure
  • Apply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changes
  • Track/Maintain yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional Pool
  • Actively participate in driver recruiting and retention
  • Request rail billing
  • Processes ATP’s and Non-Productive pay. Review preliminary payroll
  • Oversee drivers HOS and ELD updating
  • Manage roadside repair
  • Oversee and manage Rail/Port pins – reservations – LFD
  • Operating with a sense of urgency while handling challenging environments
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Skills Desired:

  • Strong data entry and computer skills
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • 3–5 years of intermodal experience preferred (not required)
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations and/or hazardous materials
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment


Benefits:

  • Opportunities for advancement and career growth
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, etc
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays



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