Maritime Transportation Dispatcher - Pasadena

Company: Danner's Inc
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: October 5, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Danner's Inc., a respected leader in Maritime Transportation and Security, is expanding our team in Pasadena, TX. We are seeking dedicated and experienced Dispatchers to join our dynamic Transportation team. Ideal candidates will be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and adept at handling high-pressure situations.
Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, AD&D and cancer policies after 60 days (fulltime eligible)
• Paid Time Off eligibility after 90 days (begins accruing immediately at start of employment)
• Paid Training
• Bi-Weekly Pay/Direct Deposit
• Chaplin Service available
• Danner's Cares
• Events and Prizes, Promotes from withinCompetitive hourly rates starting at $16.00/hour.
  Schedule: Day and Night Positions available.
  • 3 days on, 3 days off
  • Days - 6:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Nights - 5:00PM to 6:00AM
    Responsibilities, however not limited to:
    • Triage emails, calls and inquiries from customers
    • Plan, schedule, and dispatch drivers and vehicles to meet dynamic job requirements.
    • Verify driver paperwork is correct
    • Work closely with Drivers to coordinate pick up and drop offs to maintain maximum productivity and efficiency
    • Communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and teammates to resolve issues and coordinate services.
    • Ensure all job assignments are properly logged into system and updated accordingly
    • Track and trace job assignments and drivers status via cell and GPS
    • Monitor driver availability and location
    • Ensure all paperwork has been completed and updated for each job
    • Assist in expediting any problematic jobs that are late, missing, mis-routed, returned in a timely manner and communicate with customer regarding details
    • All dispatcher candidates will start off in a driving position to get familiar with the driver job duties
    • Occasionally Drive in order to meet client expectations
    • Occasionally needed for other duties as directed by manager
    • Demonstrate commitment to Danner's values & professionalism through appropriate conduct at all times.Requirements:The Dispatcher will be responsible for promoting and maintaining customer satisfaction and goodwill by successfully fulfilling job assignments through customer pick up and drop offs in a timely and professional manner.
      Qualified Dispatcher shall meet the following general & physical requirements:General:
      • Must be age 24 or older to apply REQUIRED
      • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is REQUIRED
      • Must possess a valid Texas driver's license
      • Minimum 2 years Dispatcher Experience, preferably maritime industry
      • Must be able to proficiently speak, read & write English
      • Must be employment eligible based on background requirements to include criminal background check, clean MVR, health/drug screen
      • Strong typing skills
      • Ability to solve problems and work well under pressure
      • Highly Organized and detail-oriented
      • Highly communicative with excellent customer service skills
      • Desire to grow, learn and work in a team environment
      • Excellent sense of urgencyPhysical:
        • Average to excellent hearing
        • Average to excellent vision
        • Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs. without assistance
        • Sitting for longer periods of time
        • Occasionally Driving vehicles
        • Walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and stooping
        • Other physical demands may be required as needed.If you are enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and/or application. We look forward to hearing from you!
          We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
          
          
          Compensation details: 16-18 Hourly Wage
          
          
          
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