Transportation Dispatcher

Butler Machinery • Full-time • Fargo, ND, US • 2w ago

Do you thrive on coordination, communication, and keeping things moving? Butler Machinery is looking for a Transportation Dispatcherto lead our transportation dispatch operations and ensure equipment is delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. This role plays a critical part in supporting our internal teams, customers, and carrier partners.

What You’ll Do

As the Transportation Dispatcher, you’ll plan, direct, and oversee internal and external transportation activities. Key responsibilities include:

Assigning daily and weekly load volumes to company drivers and outside carriers
Dispatching loads and ensuring accurate rating, routing, and delivery details
Coordinating permits, routing instructions, and load status communications
Providing freight quotes to support sales and service teams
Maintaining accurate freight rates in the iQuote system
Processing damage claims with carriers to limit company exposure
Ensuring transportation equipment is properly maintained and operational
Occasionally assisting with routes by driving a pilot car for transport trucks

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Experience in the trucking or transportation industry
Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, load securement, HOS, and permitting
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dispatch-related systems

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
Pilot Car Driver Certification
Knowledge of equipment dimensions, weights, and truck/trailer configurations

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:

10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with an Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
Health Insurance – 3 plan options
Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
Vision Insurance
Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Maternity / Paternity Benefits
Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(K) Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
SmartDollar – employer-paid financial planning program
Legal Shield/ID Shield products
Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization