Administrative Assistant Jobs in Frisco, PA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma required; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) laws.
• Ability to regularly use computers for ordering, communication, documentation, and scheduling.
• Ability to use technology including Electronic Logging Devices, iPads, and dispatch software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate calmly and congenially and to diffuse and clarify drivers’ needs to achieve clear solutions.
• Ability to analyze, model, and interpret data.
• Strong independent follow-up skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead team meetings and motivate others.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Physical capacity to maneuver in confined and congested areas; stand, walk, stoop, and bend for eight or more hours daily; lift, grip, bend, kneel, stoop, and move merchandise for eight or more hours daily; and continuously use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Ability to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Traffic Administrative Assistant, OTR Dispatcher, or in a similar role.
• Experience with McLeod Fleet Locate and Omnitracs.
• Two-year college or university program degree.
• Certifications and licenses related to business and safety, or a valid CDL.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls from delivery drivers and relay emergencies to appropriate channels.
• Book and coordinate freight in a cost-effective manner for the company.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, vendors, shippers, and receivers about pickup and delivery changes, potential service failures, appointments, and load pickup or delivery.
• Monitor road conditions, construction zones, and accidents and revise routes as needed.
• Maintain driver log compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements.
• Track and trace shipments when requested and update vendors and locations about delivery status and delays.
• Monitor assigned over-the-road routes daily.
• Track hours of service and shipment progress.
• Build loads for transfers and incoming loads.
• Track out-of-service tractors and trailers.
• Follow and promote awareness of AFW safety policies and procedures.
• Abide by company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Traffic Manager.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefit programs at affordable rates