Intermodal Dispatcher
Job Description
Job Description
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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