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Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle (OPFOR)

7 days ago by Amentum
  • Salary negotiable
  • Fort Polk North, LA, US
  • Full-time
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This Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle (OPFOR) role at Amentum (a major U.S. government services contractor) supports transport operations at Fort Polk by receiving requests via phone/radio, prioritising jobs, routing trucks, and tracking drivers to keep deliveries on time. You'll also coordinate permits and handle special movements like HAZMAT/radioactive materials under required procedures. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and educational reimbursement.

Key skills
Vehicle dispatching and route schedulingRadio and telephone communicationsHAZMAT and radioactive material movement awarenessPermit coordination for regulated loadsGCSS ArmyDriver/location tracking and ETA managementRoutine report writing and paperwork completionMicrosoft Word and integrated office softwareValid state driver's licenseAbility to obtain facility credentials (US citizenship required)
Pays $24.28 per hour, a typical hourly rate for an onsite dispatcher role supporting government operations in Louisiana.
You'll thrive here if you stay calm under pressure, can prioritise transport requests quickly, and communicate clearly with drivers and stakeholders while following permit/safety requirements.
Why apply
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching and retirement benefits
  • Educational reimbursement and parental leave
Receives calls via telephone or radio requesting transport services and schedules drivers to meet demand in a priority sequence. Maintains contact with drivers regarding their location, estimated arrival/return. Alerts drivers when urgent condition, HAZMAT or radioactive material needs transport. Coordinates receipt of proper permits and routing through Transportation Rate Specialists. Supervised by Group Manager or Unit Lead. Essential Responsibilities: Directs routing for trucks from 1 ½ ton single axle to 26,000-pound tractor-trailer combination rigs. Keeps routing direction/map files to ensure driver scheduled pick up and deliveries are expeditious. Ensures permits for loads requiring them are obtained prior to driver picking up load and conveys information to driver. Monitors truck locations and movement through constant phone/radio contact to ensure delays are avoided. Reports and receives direction via radio, email, or cellular phone. May be assigned to other work centers/tasks during periods of light demand. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested. Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. High school diploma or GED required. Minimum one (1) year general experience. Minimum of six (6) months specific experience which demonstrates knowledge required to perform duties of position Must have or be able to obtain licenses/certifications as needed to perform duties. Must have a valid and current state driver’s license. Knowledge of GCSS Army Must be able to complete paperwork associated with the position as required Excellent written communications skills Must possess working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications Ability to perform detail-oriented work as required Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must receive training for movement of HAZMAT and radioactive substances to ensure awareness of special permits required as requests for service are called in/received Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. May need the ability to obtain and maintain a government Common Access Card (CAC) Position may require travel. Ability to work in a team environment Good customer relation oriented . Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Must be able to lift 15 lbs with or without accommodation. Must utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices. Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Must be able to work at heights. Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles of various sizes and heights Must be able to work under pressure and strenuous conditions. Must be able to meet short suspense dates. Must be able to conduct work in the out-of-doors area with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions (i.e. extreme temperatures, high humidity, rain and blowing dust). Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of stooping; climbing; standing; and sitting for long periods of uninterrupted time. May require shift work. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays. During the usual work period, the worker may be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable. Other Responsibilities: Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Compensation Details: US: $24.28 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 05/28/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters Amentum has become aware of unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Amentum name and /or logo in an attempt to solicit fees from potential job seekers. These deceptive and unauthorized individuals are soliciting money, promising placement in a position with Amentum. Please note any communication requesting any amount of money in exchange for employment with Amentum is fraudulent. These communications do not originate from Amentum and are not associated with the recruitment process. Amentum and its affiliates never charge candidates fees or payments of any kind in order to secure employment. As a precaution, we recommend you do not disclose personal or financial details to anyone as a response to an unsolicited email, social media, or dating website request. Amentum will never as ask for a placement fee or any other fee to expedite the hiring process. If you are contacted by anyone offering employment with Amentum, you should never be asked to pay a fee for recruiting. Amentum personnel will always send email from an identifiable corporate account (ending in @amentum.com) and never from a public email account like Yahoo!, Google, Gmail, or Hotmail. If you are contacted regarding a fraudulent employment proposal, we encourage you to alert your local law enforcement agency/police authority. To read more about Amentum’s commitment to ethics, please click here.

Reference: 22598_2659920599·Original posting
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