Part-time Motor Pool Dispatcher

SSA Marine • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Part-time Motor Pool Dispatcher performs dispatch of vehicles and radios to support Terminal activities. The role assigns equipment to labor before shifts, maintains accountability records, coordinates with the mechanic’s shop, reports equipment problems, and ensures equipment is ready for the next shift. The dispatcher supports Terminal operations and Security department needs, and may occasionally drive through the container yard during busy conditions.

The role is normally performed in a climate-controlled office, with exposure to computer screens and occasional workplace noise. Staff may need to work outdoors on their feet three to five times a day, several times a week, depending on workload, and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in dispatching or customer service.
• High school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid TWIC card.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in terminal operations.

Responsibilities

• Assign vehicles and radios to labor before shifts and log proper credentials for accountability.
• Communicate with the mechanic’s shop to ensure vehicles are serviceable and sanitized.
• Report radios with communication deficiencies to the department manager.
• Report equipment that is not returned or is damaged, and file the employer’s complaint with the department manager.
• Ensure equipment is ready for the next shift.
• Support Terminal operations during work hours.
• Occasionally drive through the container yard during busy conditions.
• Support the Security department’s needs for additional radios or vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED