Transport Coordinator II
Houston, TX, US, 77041
Requisition Number: 26452
When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.
This position will remain open for applications until 8/15/2025.
Posting
Job Summary (Purpose):
The Transport Coordinator II is responsible for the daily dispatch and operations of the PTI fleet including scheduling, coordinating assets, and executing transportation and supply plans. The Transport Coordinator II will also assist in special departmental projects and act as a mentor for all new Transport Coordinators. Will provide backup and assistance to Logistics Specialists as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Safety First Priorities:
- Promotes and follows the PTI/AmeriGas safety culture and procedures.
Manage & Dispatch deliveries of propane and alternative products:
- Manages daily transport fuel schedule and inventory levels for AmeriGas, takes orders from internal and external customers, contacts shippers to verify supply availability and organizes dispatch to drivers based on operating efficiencies, regulatory compliance and customer requests.
- Dispatch transport drivers in accordance to FMCSA, DOT, and all applicable regulatory and company guidelines.
- Execute data entry accurately and timely of fuel delivery information in the fuel accounting system, dispatch system, and operating system.
- Contact supply sources to confirm product availability to meet scheduled deliveries and administer transport loads based on supply contract guidelines.
- Communicate daily to both drivers and terminal on load information, delivery times, and routes to ensure timely and proper delivery of product.
- Effectively manage inventory demand and generate routes and dispatch.
Interface with Drivers
Establishes professional working relationship with driver workforce including contractors that maintain driver turnover ratio’s within the company average.
- Process and approve driver payroll, waybill completeness, routing information and bill of ladings as required with accuracy.
Customer Service
- Must be available for customer service and transport delivery concerns during non-business hours. Customer service functions including tracing and problem resolution.
- Respond to drivers and customers concerns in a timely manner.
- Perform special projects relating to process improvement, operations, and systems
- Conduct training as needed to new hire Transport Coordinators
Asset & Financial Responsibilities:
- Report maintenance problems or inoperable assets to the Fleet Manager and ATM.
- Track and maintain driver/asset combinations for their area.
- Track and maintain current list of transport equipment, drivers, and hours of
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Establish and maintain long term customer relationships by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
- Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, Hazardous materials Transportation, OSHA, Labor, Equal Opportunity Employment, Fair Credit, Security, Sarbanes Oxley and all other regulatory laws and guidelines.
- Ability to meet deadlines and multitask. Manage multiple phone lines, return phone calls, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to take on-call schedule and after hours responsibilities as scheduled.
- Must have working knowledge MS Office, PC skills, and adept at learning various software applications.
- Ability to understand Supply Plans
Working conditions:
- Houston Office, no travel
- Monday-Friday 3:00PM to 12:00AM.
AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
The pay for this position ranges from $28.84 to $36.84, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation includes eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales.
This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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