Drayage/intermodal Dispatcher - Houston, United States - Stripes Logistics Company

Stripes Logistics Company

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Growing local Intermodal Carrier looking for an experienced Intermodal and Port Dispatcher. Compensation will be based on experience and knowledge.

IML and Port Experience Required.

Requirements:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years or Full-Time dispatch experience. college degree preferred
Must have a current Texas driver's license and a satisfactory criminal record
Vast understanding of Intermodal operations
Must have basic knowledge of Texas Weight, Hazmat, HOS, and DOT compliance laws and regulations
Ability to deal with a sporadic high stress environment
Strong work ethic, solid negotiation, and conflictmanagement skills
Bilingual

- (Spanish/English)

Hazmat
PHMSA Certification ** Plus

CTPAT

Customs Bond Experience ** Plus

Responsibilities and Duties

Be a reliable and dependable employee who shows up to work regularly and understands the high level of responsibility and accountability demanded from our clients and from Stripes Logistics Company, as a company.
Strong knowledge of Houston Ports, Rails, Intermodal Equipment, and Hazmat Documentation.
Manage the freight chain from customers request to delivery in an efficient and costeffective manner.
Manage drivers to meet ontime requirements and efficiency levels meet company minimum ontime performance levels.
Update contractors with important information about orders, traffic, obstacles, Appointments, proper documentation, and any additional requirements.
Communicate with CSR and contractors on Load Pay, chassis availability, appointment times, and any necessary information while on dispatch.
Confirm contractors' completed delivery information and any additional accessorial charges that may apply.
Work with CSR on daily accurate empty container pickup and returns and update TMS system and notify drivers accordingly.
Receive emergency and nonemergency calls and record significant information on all orders.
Understand and manage cutoff times for Pickups and deliveries to ensure proper scheduling.
Willingness and ability to solve contractors' issues in a timely and professional manner.
Demonstrate strong work ethic and teamwork skills by actively contributing to their group in order to complete tasks, meet goals, actively listen to their coworkers, respect ideas, and aim to improve the process at hand.
Must be able to properly quote ongoing lanesbased customers and spot quote based on our services.
Must be able and willing to always keep and maintain professional business relationships with existing and future customers and their transportation needs.
Must have knowledge of business trends, fuel trends to quote properly and efficiently.
Must actively solicit and quote current and future clients, especially on slow seasons.
Must have organization, planning, and time management skills to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines and Operation department goals.
Project a courteous, professional, and positive approach with customers, employees, and authorizing agencies while providing prompt, efficient, and accurate assistance.
Performs other duties as directed and required by upper management.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years or Full-Time dispatch experience. college degree preferred

Must have a current Texas driver's license and a satisfactory criminal record

Vast understanding of Intermodal operations

Must have basic knowledge of Texas Weight, Hazmat, HOS, and DOT compliance laws and regulations

Ability to deal with a sporadic high stress environment

Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills.
Strong work ethic, solid negotiation, and conflictmanagement skills
Bilingual

- (Spanish/English)

Hazmat
PHMSA Certification ** Plus

CTPAT

Customs Bond Experience ** Plus

Working Conditions & Benefits:

Terminal/Office environment In-Person:
extended working hours and weekend on-call "phone-duties" may be required occasionally.

W-2

Monday to Friday and some "on-call weekends"

Pay Type:
Hourly Based on Experience

Benefits:

About Stripes Logistics Company:

Stripes Logistics Company is a reputable leader in the transportation industry. We exceed our customers' expectations by providing impeccable service and seek drivers that hold themselves to the same standard. We value our team with the same integrity and respect we provide our clients. As a fast-growing family business, we are an equal-opportunity employer seeking ambitious people to grow with us. We treat our drivers and owner operators with the utmost respect and expect the same in return.