Area Dispatcher
Posted on: 18 Jul 2021
Forest Park, GA
Job Description
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.
As an Area Dispatcher at United Rentals, you will be tasked with organizing the daily dispatch of drivers for a metro area in a safe and timely manner. You will work closely with Operations Managers and Inside Sales Reps to ensure deliveries are properly scheduled and executed to guarantee superior customer service. Without you, our customers cannot meet their operational needs, and that's why we seek a professional with integrity who respects and understand the demands of the job.
Your strong work ethic, reliability and positive attitude will make you an asset to our branch and entire organization. If you would enjoy the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, consider a future with United Rentals. You will be supported by a strong management team that will help you achieve your goals. Excellence in this challenging and rewarding position paves the way for advancement opportunities.
Additional duties include the following:
Oversee dispatch of drivers within the metro-area to maximize efficiency and customer delivery responsiveness
Monitor driver progress and adjust schedules as pick-up and delivery orders come in
Maximize truck loads outbound and inbound
Optimize use of overtime and outside haulers to deliver superior customer service
As needed, support branches in maintaining customer relations via phone, making additions, cancellations, and changes regarding equipment location or delivery time
Demonstrate commitment to safety and discipline through exemplary personal compliance, accountability and pro-active communication
Perform all safety inspections within company and governmental policies
Other duties assigned as needed
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations
Diligent attention to safety
Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership, organization and communication skills
United Rentals, Inc.
Stamford, CT
United Rentals (NYSE:URI) was founded in 1997 and quickly became the world’s largest equipment rental provider. Today, our company continues to build on its industry leadership with a best-in-class range of resources and the largest customer service network of its kind in North America.
United Rentals deploys over $14.6 billion of fleet (original equipment cost) through approximately 1,175 branches, a centralized reservation service and automated online ordering. Our branches are fully integrated through technology, allowing them to collaborate on solving customer needs.
Mission & Values
Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve.
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.
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IndustryBusiness Services
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No. of Employees18,800
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