Martin Transport Hiring for Dispatcher (Night Shift) Job at Mulberry, FL Full Time

Martin Transport, Inc. offers an unparalleled benefits and incentives program to our employees. Be a part of a well-known and established company. The primary job function of a Dispatcher is to get loads moved for our customer by supervising and instructing drivers. The Dispatcher is also responsible for drivers operating at their home location, ensuring they are economically sound and safe and to maintain the company image of honesty and integrity.

What you’ll be doing

• Work a Night shift (6PM to 6AM), Sunday through Wednesday
• Supervise drivers (Instruct drivers on day-by-day activities)
• Work out problems with drivers through the proper corrective action procedures
• Keep your supervisor and the terminal manager current on all personnel issues
• Manage driver utilization wisely
• Ensure drivers are given all information needed to properly fill out their paperwork and properly meet our customers needs
• Ensure adequate drivers are available to meet customer needs
• Ensure drivers have been properly trained before they are dispatched on a load
• Ensure all drivers are treated fair and equal
• Maintain a good working relationship with customers, co-workers, terminal managers, employees, and the general public
• Call customers regularly to ensure customer satisfaction
• Keep customers up to date on their load information
• Keep your supervisor informed about any and all customer service problems or complaints
• Work with new customers to develop new business and growth

Our Benefits

• $18.00-$20.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Paid Vacation, Holiday Pay, Hospital Sick Pay, Bereavement Leave Pay, Jury Duty Leave Pay, Trainee Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Several Annual and Quarterly Bonus Programs
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K plus match up to 3 percent
• Group Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Our Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or training and experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Two (2) years of combination vehicle/driving experience is required
• Dispatch experience in terminal operations or related industry experience is preferred
• Ability to read and understand log books, run tickets, maps and directions, and purchase orders