Leonard’s Express Hiring for Dispatcher Job at Farmington, NY Full Time

At Leonard’s Express, Inc. we are looking for motivated dispatchers who want to help us improve our fleet. A great trucking company starts with their drivers, so our dispatchers are titled Driver Advocates. Our driver advocates are on the front line of our business. They not only keep the drivers moving, but work to build personal relationships with our drivers to keep the family atmosphere of our company strong.

Our Driver Advocates will meet the needs of assigned drivers relating to but not limited to safety, mental and physical well-being, family responsibilities, cost management, productivity, company image, and customer satisfaction. Most important we need these duties to be performed in a way that promotes safe practices in accordance with Leonard’s Express, Inc. established safety programs and standards. We offer the following:

• Full Time Position, immediate availability
• $25 to $27 per hour based on education and experience
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options
• 401K with a company match
• No cost life insurance policy
• Gym membership reimbursement

Full Job Details

The Driver Advocate plays a role in the ongoing functions of the Company. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Monitors trucks to ensure they are on time for deliveries; as well as keeping external customers, planning group, and customer service group informed of delivery or pick-up status
• Regularly communicates with planners to keep trucks planned in advance
• Handles service calls from drivers and promote operational safety
• Monitors driver compliance responsibilities
• Provides on-going driver training on the topic of safety, compliance, and how to utilize company software
• Acts in a proactive manner for preventative training
• Educates drivers on hours of service to maximize their earning potential
• Reviews and consults with drivers and additional personnel on incidents, accidents, and claims
• Supports driver retention efforts by providing drivers with prompt and courteous customer service
• Schedules performance reviews to touch on job satisfaction in an effort reduce costs associated with turnover
• Aids drivers to be home for family obligations and special occasions
• Monitors all OMNITRACS messaging from drivers, generates TMW updates and contacts appropriate personnel when needed
• Highlights to drivers they are the face of Leonard’s to create a strong professional image with both themselves and the cleanliness/maintenance of our equipment
• Provides open communication/dialogue with drivers to discuss route miles, routing, fuel, tolls, accident/ incident damage
• Issues EFS (money codes) for various payments and relays information to the appropriate department for invoicing
• Ensures TMW is kept up-to-date regarding the status of company trucks, and set up carriers in TMW

Requirements

Based on the essential and other duties and responsibilities of the position, the Driver Advocate should have a number of professional skills and abilities:

• Sound organizational, records management, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills, well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work both as an individual contributor and a team member
• The ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as to accept direction on given assignments

Based on the technical and professional responsibilities of the position, the Driver Advocate is required to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous experience as a broker preferred
• Experience with systems such as TMW, TMT, other transportation management systems and Microsoft Office products

The Driver Advocate is primarily located in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise level, but may experience other physical environments while traveling. Physical requirements include:

• Using computer hardware and software for extended periods of time (repetitive motion)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

This position offers an excellent benefits package including 401K, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and more.

This position is located in Farmington, NY. This is a first shift position. This is a full-time position. All applicants must be available to work Monday through Friday.

Starting salary is $25 to $27 per hour depending on experience.

How to Apply

You may apply by using the link in this ad or by calling 585-869-3128.

About Us

Leonard’s Express is a family-owned transportation provider headquartered in Farmington, NY with additional offices located throughout the United States. We provide transportation solutions for a wide range of customers that encompass many industries. With our state-of-the-art technology and our dedicated staff, we are able to provide our customers with dependable, diversified and creative logistics solutions that are responsive and cost-effective.

Our company offers a variety of unique and exciting professional opportunities in California, Delaware, Idaho, New York, Wisconsin and across the nation. At Leonard’s Express you will be joining a team of highly skilled and dedicated individuals. Whether you have a background in Class A driving, customer service, finance, human resources, information technology, maintenance, operations, recruiting, sales, settlement, or safety we have a role for you.

The Leonard’s Express Family of Companies are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Farmington, NY 14425: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dispatching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location