Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.
If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!
As a Dispatcher, you will be tasked with organizing the daily dispatch of equipment for a Trench Safety 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.
What you'll do:
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 as assigned
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
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.
Why join us?
We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discount Program
Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
Paid Sick Leave
An inclusive and welcoming culture
Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.
United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.
United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.