Transportation Engineer jobs in Schenectady, NY

Transportation Dispatcher

Job Description

What We Offer:

• Salary: $55 – 65k A Year (Negotiable Based on Experience)
• Monday to Friday Work Week
• Medical, Dental & Vision Health Benefits
• 401k with Company Match
• PTO Days
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Opportunity for great growth potential

Responsibilities:

• Create, coordinate, plan, manage and monitor daily driver schedules/routes/deliveries/hours with the main goal of maximizing route efficiency
• Track fuel inventory/inventory control
• Review/reconcile driver logs
• Handle/coordinate truck issues
• Must be a self-starter, excellent at working under pressure and solving problems
• Able to train and coach drivers and managers in Defensive Driving techniques
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a variety of safety programs & goals to promote safe driving and work practice
• Implement and maintain transportation safety strategies for territory into manageable policies and procedures to move the Company forward to continuous safety improvement
• Prepare and submit required Federal and State DOT Trucking Registrations, Licensing, & Compliance Reports
• Conduct incident investigations, root-cause analysis, follow-up, and closure of action items, and leverage learning across organization for all vehicle accidents and or claims
• Collaborate with internal departments to integrate safety strategies into all aspects of the business

Requirements:

• Previous Dispatcher Experience Preferred
• Experience in a Safety Management role Preferred
• Knowledge of DOT requirements for CMV drivers (FMCSA) Preferred
• Good Communication/Interpersonal Skills
• Good Organizational/Prioritization Skills
• Strong Supervisory Skills
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Familiarity With Transportation Management Software/Computer Skills
• Team Player Who is Dependable/Reliable
• Pro-Active and Patient

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dispatching: 3 years (Preferred)
• Logistics: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person