Farstad Oil is part of Parkland USA and the Parkland Corporation family of brands.
Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator.
Position Title: Dispatcher
Location: Fargo, ND
Position Summary: The Dispatcher position is responsible for scheduling bulk deliveries, assisting drivers with directions, and providing customer service and logistics support with respect to fuel, heating oil and/or lubricant deliveries throughout the geographic area.
Salary: $47,000 - $60,000 per year (DOE)
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinating and administering all Gas and Fuel traffic functions relating to freight delivery.
Responsible for all incoming/outgoing dispatch phone calls on a daily basis.
Records customer orders, dispatches the order to the Drivers, and provides BOL to the Administrative team for further processing.
Coordinates deliveries and orders to keep Drivers within the daily hours allowed by the DOT
Assists with coordinating exemption requests with MT Petroleum Marketers Association when drivers experience long lines for loading and customer supply is exhausted.
Coordinates with Drivers to resolve any issues, problems or concerns that arise in transit or during delivery.
Decides and disseminate solutions to meet and satisfy customer needs.
Reports problems to supervisor in a timely and accurate manner and follow-up to ensure problem resolutions.
Monitors GPS units on the trucks to assist in processing customer orders effectively & efficiently and use location in the event of an emergency to locate the Driver & trucks.
Scheduling all inbound and outbound trucks daily.
Maintains a viable relationship with truck drivers and customers to ensure needs are met at all times.
Provides accurate accident, safety and various other related reporting as required.
Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required by immediate supervisor.
On-call nights and rotating weekends as assigned.
Tracks, monitors and orders railcars and communicate with CP for spotting and releasing railcars as applicable.
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Proficient problem solving and analytical skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to manage priorities and workflow and make timely and sound decisions
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Flexibility to work within constantly changing priorities
Ability to work independently
High School Diploma or GED
Proficiency in MS Office
Preferred
Previous dispatch experience
Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
Knowledge of fuel, heating and oil and/or lubricant industry and MT area
Knowledge of freight rates and common carriers
Class A CDL
We Offer:
Medical with a great wellness program that includes up to $2200 per year in HSA contributions, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, LTD, STD;
401k with generous company match;
Paid time off;
Great working environment!
We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Parkland USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.
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