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Transportation Night Shift Dispatcher

4 days ago by Amentum
  • Salary negotiable
  • Fort Polk North, LA, US
  • Full-time
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Night-shift Transportation Dispatcher role at Amentum, coordinating and prioritising transport requests and routing drivers/trucks at Fort Polk North. You'll manage permits, monitor vehicle movement via phone/radio, and support urgent/HAZMAT and radioactive material movements. Standout perk: broad benefits package including 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan.

Key skills
Dispatching via telephone/radioTransportation routing and schedulingHAZMAT and radioactive material movement awarenessPermit coordination for regulated loadsGCSS ArmyWritten reporting and correspondenceWord processing and integrated software applicationsCustomer service / customer relationsSecurity clearance eligibility/maintenanceCAC (Common Access Card) eligibility/maintenance
Pays $24.28 per hour (US), with actual compensation varying by experience and other factors.
You'll thrive here if you’re detail-oriented, calm under urgent transport demands, comfortable coordinating permits and communications by radio/phone, and able to work nights/weekends in a safety- and procedure-driven environment.
Why apply
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching and retirement benefits
  • Employee stock purchase plan
Receives calls via telephone or radio requesting transport services and schedules drivers to meet demand in a priority sequence. 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. Directs routing for trucks from 1 ½ ton single axle to 26,000-pound tractor-trailer combination rigs. 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. 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. 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 . Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Must be able to work at heights. May require shift work. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays. 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. 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. 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. We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.Find us online at

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Reference: 22598_2659928948·Original posting
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