Truck Dispatcher

6 months ago


Ottawa, Canada R.W. Tomlinson Limited Full time

Tomlinson’s Truck Dispatcher hires and places trucks on construction jobs and other sites within the Greater Ottawa Area. The incumbent will be working in a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to be self-motivated, resilient and able to work with mínimal supervision.

**Location**:100 Citigate Drive

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Dispatch & Logistics:

- Placing of Tomlinson-owned and external trucks on various sites
- Collaborate with operations managers, superintendents, foremen and others to ensure resources are distributed accordingly; attend daily meeting
- Coordinates with scale attendants and sales team on trucking operations and needs
- Helps with haul rates when required

Accounting:

- Reviews and approves rental ticket bookings
- Handles any disputes pertaining to rental tickets
- Assist accounting with external truck hiring packages, billing third party vendors and ensure proper payments have been made
- Inquiring and assisting with annual trucking rental rates
- Assist with finances related to logistics, Fiori and SAP
- Assist vendor with revenue issues

Other:

- Ensure successful hand off to other team member
- Helps with questions from field staff

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Must be comfortable working in a digital environment
- Must be open minded and a forward thinker; adapt to curve balls and changes
- Strong Organizational Skills with demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks while maintaining composure under pressure
- Demonstrate problem solving, trouble shooting and negotiating skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers and co-workers
- Ability to work flexible schedule, long hours and be on call every second weekend
- Work collaboratively as a team player and have the ability to work independently
- Some travel to job sites may be required
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Strong technology skills is a must, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and SAP
- Familiarity of the transportation and logistics industries including dispatching equipment, crews, labour and materials considered an asset
- Construction experience or proven knowledge considered an asset; Understanding of weights and measurements
- Bilingual in French considered an asset

**TOMLINSON OFFERS**:

- Competitive wages
- Bonus programs
- Employer paid health and dental benefits
- Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits program
- Family-oriented team environment
- Employee discounts and other rewards programs


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