Transportation Dispatcher

Butler Machinery Company • Fargo, ND

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Do you thrive on coordination, communication, and keeping things moving? Butler Machinery is looking for a Transportation Dispatcher
to lead our transportation dispatch operations and ensure equipment is delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. This role plays a critical part in supporting our internal teams, customers, and carrier partners.

What You’ll Do
As the Transportation Dispatcher, you’ll plan, direct, and oversee internal and external transportation activities. Key responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Experience in the trucking or transportation industry
• Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, load securement, HOS, and permitting
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dispatch-related systems

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
• Pilot Car Driver Certification
• Knowledge of equipment dimensions, weights, and truck/trailer configurations

Responsibilities

• Assigning daily and weekly load volumes to company drivers and outside carriers
• Dispatching loads and ensuring accurate rating, routing, and delivery details
• Coordinating permits, routing instructions, and load status communications
• Providing freight quotes to support sales and service teams
• Maintaining accurate freight rates in the iQuote system
• Processing damage claims with carriers to limit company exposure
• Ensuring transportation equipment is properly maintained and operational
• Occasionally assisting with routes by driving a pilot car for transport trucks

Benefits

• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with an Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Maternity / Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• SmartDollar – employer-paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees