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