Trucking Dispatcher

Title: Trucking Dispatcher Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70809

* Competitive compensation

* Advancement opportunities

* Training

* Paid time off

* Low-cost medical, dental, vision

* Company-paid life and disability

* Company matching 401(k) plan

* Employee stock purchase plan

****Why This Job****

Commercial Metals Company is currently seeking a Dispatcher to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA. The Dispatcher is responsible for communicating, scheduling, and coordinating with owned trucks, dedicated fleets, and outside carriers on back haul shipments, inbound receivables, and freight for hire customers. This is an hourly position, with business hours of Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm, overtime can be expected to accommodate business needs. CMC offers training and development opportunities for employees to acquire and enhance new skills and knowledge. Advancement opportunities are also available for those who have the desire for professional growth. CMC's competitive compensation package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability, company matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

* Determine efficient and safe routing methods of transportation

* Manage scheduling of shipments and notify departments or customers of arrival/pickup dates

* Communicate with truck drivers through computer software, cell phones or two way radios

* Answer inbound calls from customers for dispatching and to obtain trucking rates for incoming/outgoing shipments

* Report monthly mileage for IFTA and UCR Reports

* Schedule and coordinate maintenance with lease partners

* Reconcile weekly fuel receipts report

* Monitor drivers through Lytx and coach when incidents are reported

* Contribute to team effort by accomplishing additional duties as needed

* Provide feedback by answering questions and requests

* Other duties as assigned in general support of the organization

* Prior DOT and disptaching experience preferred

* Exceptional customer service skills required

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

* Good math, verbal, mechanical and analytical skills

* Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment, with strong work ethic, pay attention to detail and find root causes for issues

* Basic computer skills such as familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required

****Your Education****

* High School Diploma or GED preferred

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