Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

We’re hiring a Harbor Drayage Dispatcher to coordinate daily import and export container moves between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (POLA/POLB) and warehouses and distribution centers across the Inland Empire. You’ll dispatch drivers, book terminal appointments, and adjust plans when gate delays or equipment issues put pickups and deliveries at risk.

What you’ll do

Plan, dispatch, and track daily container moves. Coordinate company drivers and independent contractors based on appointment windows, driver availability, and equipment availability.
Book and update appointments through eModal and terminal-specific portals. Confirm container availability and verify applicable PierPASS and PortCheck fee status before dispatch.
Coordinate chassis pickups and returns, empty container returns, and approved street turns. Arrange replacement chassis when equipment issues arise.
Track last free days, empty return deadlines, and chassis usage. Prioritize time-sensitive moves to reduce avoidable demurrage, detention, storage, and chassis charges.
Resolve gate issues, reschedule moves when terminals are congested, and keep drivers and operations staff updated in the transportation management system (TMS).

Required qualifications

At least one year of hands-on harbor drayage dispatch experience serving the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Working knowledge of local marine terminal operations, including terminals such as Fenix Marine Services, Pier A, PCT, ITS, and Yusen Terminals.
Experience with a drayage TMS, container tracking, terminal appointment systems, and chassis coordination.
Familiarity with applicable driver hours-of-service (HOS) rules, California motor carrier requirements, and port access requirements.
Ability to prioritize time-sensitive moves, keep dispatch records accurate, and communicate clearly when plans change.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with DCLI chassis pools and myDCLI.
Bilingual in English and either Spanish or Mandarin.

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