Dispatch

Thompson Pipe Group•Conroe, TX

15h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From the humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous . Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com Thompson Pipe Group is currently hiring for a Dispatcher: We are looking for a detail-oriented truck dispatcher to dispatch our drivers to customer locations. In this role, your duties will include communicating with our customers to record their requirements, planning and adjusting routes, as well as scheduling drivers to deliver or collect freight, shipments, and packages.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2-3 years of experience as a truck dispatcher in a similar industry.
Exceptional ability to schedule drivers, plan routes, and dispatch drivers to customer locations.
Extensive experience in customer services, as well as generating freight bills and invoices.
Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS), such as Samsara and Rose Rocket.
Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
Ability to monitor drivers' logs, truck maintenance schedules, and repairs.
Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate degree in transportation or logistics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Scheduling drivers to make freight deliveries or collect shipments and packages.
Communicating with customers about freight details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests.
Planning pre-determined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
Preparing dispatch documents, as well as generating freight bills and invoices.
Maintaining records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times.
Keeping track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply.
Reviewing drivers’ logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times.
Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.

Benefits

Thompson offers a variety of benefit plans, and a company matched 401K retirement plan
$1,000 referral bonuses
Life and Supplement Life
Employee Discounts
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Company Events
Training and Development
Career Advancement Opportunities
Safety Work Wear