AREA DISPATCHER
Posted on: 18 Dec 2021
Baldwin Park, CA
Job Description
As a Dispatcher at United Rentals, you will be tasked with organizing the daily dispatch of equipment for the branch in a safe and timely manner. You will be responsible for maximizing the efficiency of UR owned assets and outside resources. Our customers depend us to deliver and pickup on time. Without you, they 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.
Duties include the following:
Daily scheduling of UR Drivers and outside haulers with proactive forward planning
Manage constant change to the daily schedule to meet customer demands
Manage inter-company transfer hauling
Communicate Driver schedules and expectations
Become expert on dispatch system, supporting applications, and dispatch processes
Be a key player in the daily branch planning meeting
Monitor and perform to dispatch metrics
Provide excellent service to both external and internal customers
Communicate with the team clearly, concisely, and honestly
Assist in taking customer telephone orders for deliveries, pickups and service
Assist Inside Sales team as needed
Other duties assigned as needed Job Requirements:
College degree preferred or equivalent experience
Diligent attention to safety
Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Analytical and processes oriented
Planner, preparer, problem solver, decision maker
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations
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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