Administrative Assistant

Job Description SUMMARY

The administrative assistant will provide administrative clerical support to terminal dispatchers..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems.

Learn dispatch duties to serve as a backup dispatcher

Learn to assign drivers to loads

Assist in reviewing bill of ladings

Assist in checking logs and learning how to enter them enter them in system with fuel tickets

Keep management current on all personnel issues

Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.

Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or higher related experience in business or accounting.

* At least 2 years' of dispatch experience in terminal operations or related industry experience is preferred. Ability to read and understand log books, run tickets, purchase orders, maps, and give good direction.

* Experience with knowledge of D.O.T regulations

* Self-motivated high energy and strong work ethic

* Ability to analyze and measure day-to-day operations

* Superior planning and organization skills