Professional Transportation, Inc.

Dispatcher

Professional Transportation, Inc.  •  Evansville, IN (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: 3700 - Corporate Office - Evansville, IN 47715
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Category: Customer ServiceWant to get your career moving in the right direction? We are seeking a self-confident, organized, results oriented team member who wants to join our growing organization. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an appreciation for structure and standard operating procedures. Come be a part of the nation’s largest rail crew transportation company as our new Dispatcher!
About PTI – Where the RIGHT way is the SAFE way:
Professional Transportation, Inc. has been providing crew transportation services for railroads since 1980 and has an industry reputation for providing quality, reliable, and safe crew transportation services. Much like a shuttle service, PTI receives around-the-clock requests from our railroad customers to pick up and drop off train crews. PTI dispatchers match up drivers with these trips and the drivers safely transport the crews to their destinations.
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Summary:
As a PTI Dispatcher, you would be working for our 365/24/7 Dispatch Center. PTI Dispatchers are responsible for dispatching our drivers to transport railroad crew members wherever the railroad customers request. This position will also be responsible for maintaining driver rotations/trip lists using PTI software and professionally answering calls from drivers, field managers, and railroad personnel. This heavily technology-based position will require long hours of computer, typing, and mouse use. No prior experience is required, we will train the right candidate! Multiple scheduling options on three different shifts are available!
Responsibilities:
- Promoting and practicing safety awareness
- Helping to ensure on time performance is achieved
- Answering phone calls promptly and professionally
- Calling Van Drivers that are in rotation for trip coverage
- Provide accurate and detailed trip data to the Van Drivers
- Maintain accurate rotations and check for any pending trips in your area of responsibility
- Maintain a neat, clean, and organized station for the duration of your shift
- Calling cab companies when necessary to cover any driver shortages or when required by the railroad customers
- Additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Dispatch Manager

QualificationsOur ideal candidate would have:
- Prior experience in a call center/dispatch environment
- Prior experience working a multi-line phone system
- Be self-motivated, independent, and success oriented
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and conversational skills
- Well-organized
- Ability to operate related computer applications and related business equipment
Benefits of Joining PTI:
- Multiple benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
- Paid vacation time, sick time, holiday pay, along with the opportunity for overtime
- 401(K) retirement
- On the job training
- Discounted cell phone plans for Verizon and AT&T
- Free gym membership to any Planet Fitness location in the Evansville, Henderson, or Owensboro area
- Room for growth and advancement within the company
This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.
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Professional Transportation, Inc.

About Professional Transportation, Inc.

Since 1980, PTI has provided safe, dependable, and on-time performance for over-the-road and dedicated yard van services to the biggest companies in the railroad industry such as CSXT, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, Amtrak and more recently BNSF Railway, Canadian Pacific Railroad, Utah Railway, Portland and Western Railroad. As the largest provider of ground transportation services, PTI remains committed to providing quality and professional crew transportation services to the railroad industry and prides itself in helping crews arrive at their destination on time and safely. Operating 24 hours, 365 days a year while providing these services, PTI traversed roughly 115.7 Million miles throughout its 36 states of operation in 2017.

Like the clients it serves, PTI’s main priority is safety. With over 6,100 associates nationwide, PTI has developed an internal safety department unlike any other through constant evaluation and training. Each of its drivers has been tested and trained in numerous areas of driving safety, and every van in its fleet is continually inspected and maintained for the highest degree of safety and comfort. In addition to exceeding industry safety standards, PTI also strives to meet and exceed the standards of efficiency and punctuality set forth by its clients. With efficient dispatchers, sophisticated technology and constant communication with its drivers, PTI prides itself in helping crews arrive at their destination on time, enabling them to make a seamless transition to their next assignment.

Professional Transportation, Inc. is part of United Companies, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. PTI has local offices in each state in which it conducts business operations.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Evansville, Indiana
Year Founded
1980
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