Location: Richmond,VA, USA
Job Summary:As a leading LTL freight carrier who has been in business since 1931, Estes Express Lines takes great pride in leading the industry with qualified Roadside Assistance Dispatchers based in our corporate offices in Richmond, Va. Dispatchers are the first contact Estes' drivers make when their equipment fails and Dispatchers help them get back on the roads to meet the customer needs. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with opportunity for advancement, Estes is the place for you.Responsible for assisting road drivers by coordinating breakdown & accidents via telephone communication with Estes Central Dispatch, Safety, Maintenance personnel & outside vendorsMonitor DOT roadside inspections and authorize purchase ordersAssist co-workers in other office dutiesRegular attendance is required.This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.Qualifications:High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent backgroundStrong customer service focus and excellent communication skills requiredEfficient data entry skills requiredExperience using MS Office and Excel preferredStrong work ethic and flexibility to work various hours and shifts based on business needs. Roadside Dispatch team works 24/7/365 daysMechanical experience preferredDispatching experience preferredCompletion of technical school and experience with heavy trucks preferredAS/400 experience preferredAbility to multi-task and make quick decisions while working in a fast paced team environmentMust be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the jobMust be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of ConductMust be able to interact well with othersMust be able to work independently, or in a team settingMust be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple prioritiesResponds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlinesMust pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background checkMust be authorized to work in the United StatesPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.Estes values a diverse workforce and affirmatively promotes a company culture that embraces the concept that outcomes are improved when our workforce is made up of people with different viewpoints. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Come find your new career at Work4Estes.com! Applications are accepted online only through this website. If you need an accommodation to apply, call the number on the website.