Dispatcher - Fuel Transportation

CO-Energy is accepting resumes for our Dispatcher position working in our Boise, ID Bulk Plant facility.

For 38 years, CO-Energy has been a leading distributor of fuels and lubricants in the Pacific Northwest supplying a variety of customers including many in the construction and agriculture industries. We continue to grow so we can provide our customers the best service and be a great place to work.

The is a full-time position with a standard work schedule of Monday - Friday early day shift starting around 6:00 am. Depending on customer needs overtime hours might occasionally be required either by additional daily hours or added weekend shifts.

The Dispatcher works in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment focused on planning, scheduling and coordinating the daily activities of our Local Delivery and Transport Driver teams. This is a key position focused on the efficient and cost-effective delivery of products to our customers.

COMPENSATION

• Starting wage is between $24 & $27 per hour - depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 16 days per year
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match after eligibility period
• Employee discounts on fuel
• Annual bonus potential based on meeting performance goals

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Dispatcher will be responsible to:

• Coordinate, organize and execute the scheduling and routing of driver assignments
• Plan and execute driver routing/delivery assignment changes as needed based on real-time updates
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external Dispatch department customers - respond to calls and emails in a timely manner
• Monitor various inventory management systems to schedule deliveries
• Coordinate with the Sales department to provide pricing and inventory data as requested
• Assist department manager in monitoring supplier pricing to ensure profitability
• Drive continuous improvement in applicable systems and processes
• Other duties that may be assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• One (1) year of dispatching experience
• Familiarity with the Boise, Treasure Valley and surrounding areas
• Driving record: no more than one (1) moving violation or at-fault accident in the last three (3) years
• Ability to effectively manage detail oriented tasks to achieve department/company goals and expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Ability to write, read and interpret routine reports and documents
• Ability to read and understand documents related to sales orders, customer orders, inventory management, delivery routes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, company policies and procedures
• Ability to operate a standard computer (keyboard, mouse, printer) including dispatching, inventory management, e-mail, spreadsheet and word processing software
• Possess basic math skills including all units of measurement in fractions and decimals
• Possess excellent skills in the following areas: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Planning, Organizing, Quality Control, Dependability, Safety and Security

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) or more years of dispatching experience in a fuel and/or hazardous materials transportation setting
• Experience as a CMV/CDL driver
• Experience as a CMV/CDL driver with Hazmat/fuel industry experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work setting will be split between an office and warehouse environment.

Warehouse temperatures vary widely from cold to hot.

• Sitting at computer workstation - Constantly
• Walking and standing on hard floor surfaces - Regularly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and twisting up to 35 lbs. - Occasionally
• Climbing ladders/stairs to access various types of delivery trucks - Occasionally