Terms: This is a permanent, full time job, which requires working evenings.

Salary: will be negotiated and depends on the skills and experience of the applicant.

Education: The applicant should have completed high school.

Experience: two to three years’ experience.

Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment, Electronic Mail, Electronic scheduler, Spreadsheet software, Database software, Dispatch management service software, Monitoring and tracking software, Internet browser

Work Setting: Transportation

Dispatcher Specific Skills: Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment, Receive requests for emergency assistance or service, Process and transmit information and instructions, Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment, Act as liaison between customers and drivers, Handle wake-up calls, Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders, Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations, Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems, Troubleshoot mechanical problems, Maintain operator work records, Keep track of shipments, Follow-up on issues with work orders, Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses, Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices, Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations

Radio Operator Specific Skills: Assist with maintenance of communications equipment

Additional Skills: Maintain work records and logs, Perform general office duties, Ensure proper functioning of equipment, Light cleaning duties, Organize warehouse and work areas, Provide customer service

Security and Safety: Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Attention to detail

Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation

Ability to Supervise: 1 to 2 people

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Profile: for Drake International

As a global leader in Human Resources solutions, Drake has been delivering results to our clients for over 50 years in more than 250 offices worldwide. We have a passion for people-that means our clients and our employees.

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Order Number: 4848536

Post date: 2010-02-04