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 plu…