Dispatcher
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$22 - $27 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Hayward, California |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$24.50
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About this job
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Dispatcher to coordinate daily transportation activities and ensure timely freight movement. This role serves as the central point of communication between drivers, customers, vendors, and internal leadership teams, helping maintain efficient delivery operations and high service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily driver assignments for pickups, deliveries, and customer shipments.
- Communicate shipment status, scheduling updates, and service requirements with customers and vendors.
- Optimize delivery schedules and route plans to maximize efficiency and meet customer expectations.
- Respond quickly to unexpected transportation challenges, including traffic delays, route changes, and service disruptions.
- Prepare and distribute dispatch reports, transportation paperwork, and operational documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of driver activity, deliveries, pickups, route adjustments, and service timelines.
- Track fleet maintenance needs and assist with scheduling repairs and preventative service.
- Document and assist in resolving customer and vendor concerns.
- Serve as the primary contact for drivers, customers, suppliers, and management regarding transportation-related inquiries.
- Support smooth day-to-day logistics operations through proactive communication and problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to adapt quickly and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of transportation operations, routing, and dispatch processes.
- Proficient with computer systems and data entry.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Compensation & Schedule
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with dispatch, transportation, customer service, logistics, or trucking industry experience who enjoy coordinating operations and keeping freight moving efficiently.
At Partners Personnel, we deliver more to every employee and client we serve. Our team of staffing industry experts is dedicated to helping our employees advance their careers while connecting our clients with the nation’s top talent. Experience the difference of staffing made personal at Partners Personnel