Dispatcher

Job Description Position Purpose: Responsible for ensuring the overall coverage required to meet the transportation operation scheduling demands. Resolves transportation scheduling problems for the purpose of ensuring all routes are covered in a cost effective and efficient manner. Primary Duties /Responsibilities:  Develops schedules (e.g. routes, workload, special trips, driver training, etc) for the purpose of determining driver and equipment requirements. Communicates information and instructions to drivers (e.g. schedules, route changes, road conditions, accidents, emergencies, etc.) for the purpose of advising drivers on a variety of situations that may impact scheduled transportation services Coordinates scheduling of vehicles for the purpose of meeting overall transportation requirements Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of providing direction and/or making decisions that enhance transportation services Responds to inquiries from customers, drivers, and vendors, relating to routes, deliveries, appointments, etc for resolving transportation logistics Assisting in various duties as needed and/or in the absence of the Transportation Manager ensuring the effective and efficient performance of the department Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education / Experience / Background:  High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) required Prior work experience of 1 to 2 years in a transportation environment preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:  Good written and verbal communication skills Strong team player Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites Strong Customer service orientation Ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive atmosphere Familiarity with US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials Additional Information Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Company Description Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.