Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Work Setting Transportation

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Electronic mail; Dispatch management service software

Dispatcher Specific Skills

Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses; Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment; Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders; Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations; Assist with maintenance of communications equipment; Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems; Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment; Handle wake-up calls; Keep track of shipments; Follow-up on issues with work orders; Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices; Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations; Maintain vehicle operator work records

Experience No experience

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English