Traffic Coordinator

Overview:

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.

ABOUT THE POSTION:

We are seeking a motivated Traffic Coordinator to become a key member of our business. The Traffic Coordinator schedules, assigns, and directs drivers and vehicles to transport steel/product and coordinates drivers according to customer requests in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Responsibilities:

- Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.

- Monitors daily and promptly addresses critical safety issues and Maintenance issues.

- Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick-ups.

- Monitors driver compliance regulations with DOT and Company policies (physically inspect equipment daily).

- Assigns and directs drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance.

- Screens drivers on daily basis utilizing AlertMeter to ensure they are reporting to work physically and mentally prepared for work; completes reasonable suspicion evaluation when necessary.

- Adjusts schedule accordingly due to absenteeism, equipment breakdown, common carrier hiring

- Negotiates rates, builds new carriers contacts with contract carriers and ensures their equipment meets DOT standards.

- Maintains current MTR documentation library.

- Supervises/assigns/routes equipment service providers when needed.

- Monitors E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance.

- Sets up and coordinates all hot shots.

- Maintains equipment maintenance/registration and internal driver qualification files.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

- Minimum 2-4 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center.

- Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations preferred.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

- Proficiency in Spanish language a plus.

Skills:

- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

- Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.

- Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.

- Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.

- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.

- Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.

- Experience in flatbed operations and load securement a plus.

- Experience with Roadnet software or other dispatching software a plus.

- Must be able to interact with all levels of management.

- Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion.

- Knowledge of StelPlan a plus.