Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle (WMS)-9

Amentum•Ogden, UT

About The Position

The Dispatcher receives transportation service requests by telephone or radio and schedules drivers according to demand and priority. The dispatcher maintains contact with drivers to track their locations and estimated arrival or return times, and alerts them when urgent, HAZMAT, or radioactive-material loads require transport. The role coordinates permits and routing through Transportation Rate Specialists and is supervised by a Group Manager or Team Lead. This position is not-to-exceed June 30, 2027, and is assigned to the first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The dispatcher directs routes for vehicles ranging from 1½-ton single-axle trucks to 26,000-pound tractor-trailer combinations, maintains routing and map files, ensures required permits are secured before pickup, and monitors vehicle movement to avoid delays. During periods of light demand, the employee may be assigned to other work centers or tasks. The work is performed in an office or shop environment that may include hazardous equipment, moving material-handling equipment, obstacles, high activity, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise. Outside work in hot, cold, or wet weather is often required. Protective devices are required to avoid injury. The position requires lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds for short distances, along with stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, full dexterity, and correctable vision. Employees are expected to support Amentum’s safety culture, complete required training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency-response tasks as appropriate, and follow applicable quality, customer-satisfaction, operational, safety, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.
Must have a current motor vehicle driver's license.
Must have a high school diploma or GED; one year of specific experience may substitute for one year of high school.
Must have at least six months of specific experience demonstrating knowledge required to perform the duties.
Must receive training for movement of HAZMAT and radioactive substances to understand special permit requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds for short distances, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, and have full dexterity and correctable vision.
Must use protective devices required to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

Receive transportation service requests by telephone or radio and schedule drivers according to demand and priority.
Maintain contact with drivers regarding their locations and estimated arrival or return times.
Alert drivers when urgent, HAZMAT, or radioactive-material loads require transport.
Coordinate receipt of required permits and routing through Transportation Rate Specialists.
Direct routing for trucks ranging from 1½-ton single-axle vehicles to 26,000-pound tractor-trailer combinations.
Maintain routing directions and map files to help ensure pickups and deliveries are expeditious.
Ensure required permits are obtained before a driver picks up a load and convey relevant information to the driver.
Monitor truck locations and movement through phone or radio contact to help avoid delays.
Report and receive direction via radio or cellular phone.
Perform duties in other work centers or tasks during periods of light demand, as assigned.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Complete applicable safety training and responsibilities and participate in emergency-response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Follow Amentum quality, customer-satisfaction, operational, safety, and environmental requirements.