Dispatch/Logistics Assistant 1

Dispatch/Logistics Assistant 1

Johnny B. Transport (JBT) is among the largest in-house asphalt transportation companies in our market with full-service capabilities and assets including asphalt tankers, asphalt distributors, railcars and portable pumping units. JBT is a subsidiary of Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. (IAS) which is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Inland Northwest and Pacific Northwest Regions. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, California, and Arizona, IAS supplies a diverse product line of asphalts, polymer-modified asphalt, and asphalt emulsions to the road maintenance and construction industry. JBT is looking for an energized and flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for a Dispatch/Logistics Administrative Assistant 1 at our North Salt Lake, UT facility. This is an entry-level position.

Position Overview:

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with communication with shop on trailer repairs.
• Help with daily paperwork.
• Basic knowledge of truck regulations.
• Dry out process.
• Data entry.
• BOL review.
• Understand plant code and ID system.
• Assist with truck dispatching and logistics.
• Scale trucks.
• Actively participate in driver safety and training.
• Maintain driver information in LME and on the system.
• Ensure LME and Samsara are always current with the correct truck, driver, and trailers.
• Assist with various projects in coordination with the manager.

Position Skills/Requirements:

To be a strong fit for this opportunity you will have:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year work experience in administrative work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Attention to detail.
• Good written, oral and reading skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Multitask oriented, organized, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Highly resourceful; has the ability to solve problems independently and create useful and unique solutions in challenging situations.
• Safety experience and training a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort.
• Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
• Normal complexity of decision-making.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine field operations.
• Must be able to work on-site in an office environment.

Key Competencies:

• Organized and Strong Attention to Detail
  • Dedication to producing error-free, accurate work.
  • Gets things done.
  • Successfully juggles multiple projects.
  • Manages time efficiently.
• Drive for Results
  • Bias for action and getting things done.
  • Taking calculated risks.
  • Prioritize and push projects and initiatives to completion.
  • Follows up with various parties.
• Teamwork
  • Develops and leverages cooperative relationships.
  • Willingly shares information/resources and assists others.
  • Contributes constructively to the team decision making process.
  • Supports the team decision with comments/actions outside the team.
  • Fosters development by giving feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Embraces and Drives Change
  • Demonstrates energy for effective implementation of change.
  • Sees what is possible.
  • Takes responsible risk.
  • Owns & sustains the change.
• Personal Growth Mindset
  • Able to reflect and learn from mistakes.
  • Is curious and asks questions.
  • Seeks to continuously improve themselves and everyone around them.

Johnny B. Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.