Weekend Night Dispatcher - JB Hunt Transport (Arkansas)
**Job Opening ID:**
00273891 Weekend Night Dispatcher (Open)
**Job Title:**
Weekend Night Dispatcher
**Department:**
Operations
**Country:**
United States of America
**State/Province:**
Arkansas
**City:**
Lowell
**Full/Part Time:**
Part time
**Shift:**
**Job Description Summary:**
As a Dispatcher, you will be responsible for dispatching, scheduling and resolving problems for our Truckload/Van drivers. This position requires you to have exceptional communication skills and promote a professional workplace attitude.
**Job Description:**
**Schedule:** Friday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am-8:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Communicate effectively to dispatch drivers using office phone systems
+ Use a computer keyboard and operate in a mainframe and PC environment
+ Understand all phases of the dispatcher function and do assigned tasks in a timely manner
+ Read and use a road atlas, city maps, and other geographical software and/or other documents to assist drivers and insure minimum mileage
+ Other duties as required
**Qualifications:**
**What does it take to be considered?**
+ High school diploma or equivalent office experience
+ Have an understanding of basic computer systems and programs
+ Have strong phone and communication skills
+ Must be able to deal effectively and tactfully with drivers and other employees in a fast-paced, stressful work environment
+ Working to complete a college degree preferred
+ Must be able to work flexible hours and shifts as needed by the department
**Qualifications:**
**Company Overview:**
**Fortune 500 experience. Career Development. Nation-wide opportunities. We are J.B. Hunt.**
_Our success comes from strategically placing you in the most suitable role. Whether you have a passion for operations, sales, engineering, or information technology, we can jump start your career!_
**Fortune 500 experience. Career growth opportunities. Nationwide relocation possibilities.**
These are just a few things you'll find at J.B. Hunt. Whether you have a passion for operations, sales, engineering or information technology, we can help jumpstart your career with challenging opportunities that will help you reach your maximum potential.
**Why J.B. Hunt?**
We take our investment in you seriously - our future success depends on you. Be an innovator with a leading transportation company and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. At J.B. Hunt, we strongly believe in promoting from within based on performance and potential, the sky is the limit for your career.
**What are we looking for?**
We look for high-energy, forward-thinking individuals who are interested in a career with a leader in the transportation industry. We seek exceptional people of diverse backgrounds who have the vision to carry our business forward. J.B. Hunt offers a variety of opportunities spanning across the nation.
