Dispatcher

United Rentals Europe

Posted 14 days ago

Full Time

Portland, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dispatcher is responsible for organizing the daily dispatch of equipment and scheduling drivers to ensure timely deliveries and pickups. They also manage emergency field repairs and assist the inside sales team with customer orders.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. You possess technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations, a diligent attention to safety, and strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations

Dispatch system

Job Description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Dispatcher, you will be tasked with organizing the daily dispatch of equipment for the branch in a safe and timely manner. Without you, our customers cannot meet their operational needs, and that's why we seek a professional with integrity who respects and understand the demands of the job.

What you'll do:

  • Schedule drivers and organize dispatch of all equipment for the branch

  • Assist in taking customer telephone orders for deliveries, pickups and service

  • Arrange for all emergency field repairs

  • Answer customer calls and review driver schedules in order to fulfill customer requests

  • Assist Inside sales team as needed

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

  • Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations

  • Diligent attention to safety

  • Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

DISPATCHER - IN FRENCH

Si vous souhaitez avoir la chance de faire votre marque auprès du plus grand fournisseur de location d'équipement au monde, venez construire votre avenir avec United Rentals !

À titre de répartiteur à United Rentals, vous serez responsable d’organiser la répartition quotidienne de l’équipement de la succursale de manière opportune et sécuritaire. Sans vous, nos clients ne peuvent pas répondre à leurs besoins opérationnels; voilà pourquoi nous sommes à la recherche d’un professionnel intègre qui respecte et comprend les exigences du travail.

Votre solide éthique de travail, votre fiabilité et votre attitude positive feront de vous un atout pour notre succursale et l’ensemble de notre organisation. Si vous souhaitez avoir la possibilité de vous tailler une place au sein du plus grand fournisseur de location d’équipement au monde, envisagez un avenir chez United Rentals. Vous recevrez le soutien d’une équipe de direction fiable qui vous aidera à atteindre vos objectifs. Ce poste à la fois complexe et gratifiant vous ouvrira la voie vers de nouveaux débouchés professionnels.

Principales responsabilités (liste non exhaustive) :

  • Organisez l’horaire des chauffeurs et la répartition de tout l'équipement pour la succursale

  • Aider à prendre les commandes téléphoniques des clients pour les livraisons, les ramassages et le service

  • Organiser toutes les réparations d'urgence sur le terrain

  • Répondre aux appels des clients et revoir les horaires des chauffeurs afin de répondre aux demandes des clients

  • Assister l'équipe commerciale interne au besoin

  • Autres responsabilités en fonction des besoins

Exigences du poste :

  • Diplôme d’études secondaires ou équivalent

  • Permis de conduire valide et dossier de conduite acceptable

  • Connaissances techniques en matière de règles et de règlements du Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier (ministère des Transports)

  • Attention soutenue pour la sécurité

  • Forte aptitude à gérer plusieurs tâches à la fois dans un environnement rapide

  • Sens du service à la clientèle et du travail d’équipe, compétences en communication verbale et écrite

Ce poste est considéré comme un poste critique en matière de sécurité aux fins des politiques et procédures de United Rentals.

Dispatcher - Trench

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Dispatcher, you will be tasked with organizing the daily dispatch of equipment for a Trench Safety branch in a safe and timely manner. You will be responsible for maximizing the efficiency of UR owned assets and outside resources. Our customers depend us to deliver and pickup on time.  Without you, they cannot meet their operational needs, and that's why we seek a professional with integrity who respects and understand the demands of the job.

What you'll do:

  • Daily scheduling of UR Drivers and outside haulers with proactive forward planning

  • Manage constant change to the daily schedule to meet customer demands

  • Manage inter-company transfer hauling

  • Communicate Driver schedules and expectations

  • Become expert on dispatch system, supporting applications, and dispatch processes

  • Be a key player in the daily branch planning meeting

  • Monitor and perform to dispatch metrics

  • Provide excellent service to both external and internal customers

  • Communicate with the team clearly, concisely, and honestly

  • Assist in taking customer telephone orders for deliveries, pickups and service

  • Assist Inside sales team as needed

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • College degree preferred or equivalent experience

  • Diligent attention to safety

  • Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills

  • Keen attention to detail

  • Analytical and processes oriented

  • Planner, preparer, problem solver, decision maker

  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

  • Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • United Compassion Fund

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • An inclusive and welcoming culture

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

For Canadian benefits, click here

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

United Rentals Europe

United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customizable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring “plug and play” capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. This translates into unique benefits and the best rental solutions for your jobsite. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. As of December 31, 2023, the company had an integrated network of 1,504 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 26,300 employees at December 31, 2023 serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $20.66 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut USA.
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