Casual Dispatcher at CatchYourTalent

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

42.22

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Data Entry, Scheduling, Mathematical Skills, Computer Skills, Attention to Detail, Vessel Tracking, Radio Communication, Log Maintenance, Emergency Procedures, Team Coordination, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Time Management, Safety Awareness, Adaptability

Industry

Description

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY: Coordinates communication and information flow between all vessels, employees, customers, company managers, vendors and regulatory agencies in a professional and courteous manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Utilize electronic dispatching and vessel tracking system to enter HTB/YB harbor activities and sailings. Utilizes the Young Brothers Barge Daily Movement sheet for scheduling berthing of barges. 1. Communicates with all tugs at sea using VHF, SSB (single side band) and NEXTEL radio/cellular phones. 2. Prepares Daily Dispatch Notification of vessel arrivals and departures. 3. Regularly inputs data using desk-top computer. Maintains log (dispatch/radio log) of all important activities with harbor and inter-island tugs. 4. Informs employees of normal vessel manning as scheduled by management, clarifies any scheduled job assignment questions for crew and communicates to crews any changes to job assignments. OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: 1. Coordinates vessel refueling. 2. Carries out required Company emergency procedures, when necessary. 3. Monitors and reports any unusual conditions around company area after hours. 4. On occasion makes vessel and/or crew dispatch decisions without management intervention. 5. Performs other duties and functions as directed by management personnel. KNOWLEDGE OF: * English language necessary for oral, written and phone communications. * Basic math skills for calculations involving payroll. * Legal, with regard to EEO -- hiring and discipline. Knowledge of general human resources functions and applicable regulations is preferable. * Computer skills, Windows, Word, Excel * General knowledge of various office machines WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors in a noisy environment with heavy foot traffic. Equipment use: Uses VHF, SSB, NEXTEL radio/cellular phones, personal computer, fax and copy machine. Work hours: Normal work week and hours vary; shifts are either 0700-1500, 1500-2300, or 2300-0700. May be required to work over-time, week-ends, and holidays to accommodate operational needs PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Physical Demands: 1. Sitting: Sits when writing in logs, conducting phone or radio calls, working with computer. 2. Climbing/Balancing: Seldom or rarely 3. Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Stoops/kneels to pick up small boxes/objects in work area. 4. Squatting: Squats to pick up small boxes/objects in work/pier area. 5. Climbing: Seldom or Rarely 6. Twisting: Seldom or Rarely 7. Standing: Stands when viewing work or pier area, inspecting radio. 8. Walking: Walks to various work areas to speak to others, on pier to perform security checks. 9. Running: Seldom or Rarely 10. Reaching: Reaches for phone and radio. 11. Throwing (overhead, low level): Seldom or Rarely 12. Handling: Handles phone and radio. 13. Fingering: Fingers when filing paperwork, operating phone and radio, working with computer. 14. Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Constantly, performing administrative duties, viewing work/pier area 15. Vision (corrected, depth, wide field, color): Views work/pier area for out-of-place objects or unusual activities, reads logs and instructions, works with computer. 16. Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying (up to 25 pounds): Pushes/pulls desk drawers, lifts/carries small objects Mental Demands: 1. Mathematical ability: Applies mathematical knowledge to compute time and other data. 2. Attention to detail: Maintains electronic dispatching and vessel tracking data system and other logs accurately. 3. Concentration: Concentrates to ensure safety of vessel and crew. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, while maintaining a professional and courteous attitude. 4. Alertness: Alerts personnel to changing situations COMPENSATION: Pay for this position will be $42.22 hourly. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime. POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, working conditions associated with the positions. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Responsibilities

The Casual Dispatcher coordinates communication and information flow between vessels, employees, and various stakeholders. They utilize dispatching systems to manage harbor activities and ensure timely vessel arrivals and departures.