Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle, Lead (TMP)

Akima, LLC•Fort Hood, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Facilities Operations is hiring a Lead Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle in Fort Hood, Texas. This 40-hour, full-time, on-site role coordinates motor vehicle and driver assignments for freight and passenger transportation, based on mission requirements, vehicle availability, trip purpose, and user needs. The Lead Dispatcher oversees dispatch operations, maintains vehicle and driver documentation, coordinates with units and support personnel, and ensures compliance with Army regulations, TMP policies, and safety standards. The position normally works Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. Hours may change to meet mission requirements because the TMP operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Periodic overtime and exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather are part of the working environment. Physical tasks may include lifting up to 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching. The position pays $22.47 per hour, with a stated Health & Welfare amount of $5.09. Akima Facilities Operations describes itself as an Alaska Native Corporation and notes that employees have access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel (including formulas), and PowerPoint.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 investigation result and obtain and maintain a CAC.
Proficiency in GCSS-Army, including maintenance lookups, vehicle records, and report navigation.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, sorting, filtering, basic formulas, and creating logs or tracker sheets.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple missions simultaneously, and resolve conflicts quickly.
Knowledge of Army transportation regulations, TMP policies, and safety standards.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation dispatching or fleet management, military or civilian.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement.
Ability to multitask.
Customer service skills.
Organized and structure-oriented.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and oversee dispatch activities for TMP vehicles and drivers.
Assign vehicles and drivers based on mission requirements, vehicle availability, operational priorities, trip purpose, and transportation needs.
Compile lists of available vehicles and issue keys, record sheets, driver credentials, and equipment.
Record departure times, destinations, cargo, and expected return times; investigate overdue vehicles.
Monitor vehicle status, maintenance needs, mileage requirements, and operational readiness.
Maintain accurate dispatch logs, trip tickets, usage reports, mileage and fuel records, repair records, expense records, and other operational documentation in accordance with Army and TMP policies.
Use GCSS-Army to check maintenance status, parts availability, service history, and deadlines, and ensure vehicle information is reported, updated, and tracked in the system.
Prepare daily operational reports, driver rosters, vehicle usage summaries, spreadsheets, and data trackers using Microsoft Excel.
Communicate and coordinate with customers, units, drivers, maintenance personnel, and leadership to complete missions safely and on schedule; help locate or resolve missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise as applicable.
Establish service or delivery routes, supervise loading and unloading, direct driver activities, assign helpers, issue equipment to drivers, and assign vehicles to customer agencies as needed.
Identify issues affecting vehicle availability or dispatch operations and promptly elevate concerns to supervisors.
Train and support dispatch personnel on TMP procedures, GCSS-Army usage, reporting standards, and safety requirements.
Enforce requirements for driver qualifications, licensing, safety inspections, and FORSCOM/TMP policies.
Maintain accountability of keys, equipment, records, and sensitive dispatch documents.
Complete required reports.