Part-Time Weekend Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle

Company Overview:

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Part-Time Weekend Motor Vehicle Dispatcher to work in Fort Hood, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

A Part-Time Weekend Dispatcher works every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 12-hour shifts. This person will also work as a replacement for the full time dispatcher during their time off.

This position is responsible for the assignment of motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of freight or passengers, and compiles lists of available vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching. Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.
• The TMP is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and missions set the work schedule.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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/maintain a CAC.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Pay & Benefits:

• Rate: $21.47/hour.
• Prorated Sick Leave and Vacation.
• 401k.

Job ID: 2026-21841 Work Type: On-Site