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