Dispatch Operations Support

4 days ago

Acheson, Canada Overland West Full time

**Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is your key to reach your full potential.**

As the leading expedited over-the-road carrier in Western Canada, we have 24 owned and operated service centers in British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon and Northwest Territories. With this extensive network, we are always looking for people to join our team.

With our vision of providing the best service possible, our team members are critical to our success. So, if you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we have a career for you

If you possess vitality and passion for supporting dispatch operations, then you have the qualities we are looking for to become a valuable member of our team

**Job Summary**

Coordinate linehaul traffic for Overland West Freight Lines

**Work Schedule**:
Monday-Friday 9:00 - 5:30

**Essential Functions**:

- As part of the linehaul team, establish, modify and execute nightly dispatch plan.
- Update trip sheets & records in the dispatch system, ensuring the accuracy of miles paid and log hours.
- Day to day communication, via phone and ELD, with drivers to ensure proper load instructions are passed along and carried out.
- Communicate with cartage to ensure they meet inbound cut times.
- Manage breakdown situations and follow up with maintenance to ensure that freight is moved through to destination as quickly as possible.
- Monitor all outbound cut-off times to protect service.
- Monitor linehaul driver performance.
- Enlist and coordinate third party carriers to move overflow loads in a cost-efficient manner.
- Track linehaul driver vacation schedules and keep information current
- Minimum of **3** years linehaul dispatch experience in the logistic and transportation industry
- Familiar with operations related to Long Combination Vehicles (LCV)
- Strong organizational skills, planning skills, and multitasking ability
- A customer service mindset and excellent communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

**Compensation & Benefits**
- Salary to be negotiated dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package available after successful completion of probationary period including extended medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage and RSP company matching program

**To apply**:
**Why Join Overland West Freight Lines Ltd?**

**The Best Coverage in the West**

Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. provides a premier transportation network for all our customers. We put their needs first, ensuring an exceptional service experience through innovation, people, technology and cost efficiency. Our core values set us apart from the rest. We create value for our customers through on-time, damage-free, and hassle-free service daily. We provide a work environment where safety is never compromised. We lead with integrity and foster an honest, ethical, and accountable workforce. We strive for continuous improvement through innovation, technology and supporting the people we work with.
- We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply._

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