Job Information
Akima Motor Vehicle Dispatcher in Yakima, Washington
Overview
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for a Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle to work in Yakima, WA.To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the assignment of motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of freight or passengers, and compiles lists of available vehicles.
The assignment of vehicles is determined by factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight or passenger requirements, and preference of user.
Additional responsibilities include the issuance of keys, record sheets, and driver credentials.
The Dispatcher records time of departure, destination, cargo, expected time of return and investigates overdue vehicles.
The Dispatcher may confer with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed or damaged merchandise, maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses.
The Dispatcher may establish service or delivery routes, supervise loading and unloading, issue equipment to drivers, (such as hand trucks, dollies, and blankets), direct activities of drivers, assign helpers to drivers, work at vehicle distribution centers, and assign vehicles to customer agencies.
Qualifications
Working knowledge (proficient) of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 investigation result and obtain and maintain a CAC.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
- GCSS-Army Overview/Basic Navigation/Intermediate Navigation/Data Mining/Process Flow/Using the EUM+ Ideal candidate will have completed prerequisite training for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 88N2O/3O – Transportation Management Coordinator, or 4-6 years of transportation coordinator experience.
Posted Salary Range
27.12
Benefits Information
SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Transportation, Logistics & Cargo Handlers
Travel: None
Organization: AFO - Akima Facilities Operations
Clearance: Not Applicable
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-12954