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# Conversion Dispatcher

- **Company:** Maersk
- **Location:** Elizabeth, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Spreadsheets
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5703290863

## About the Role

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 and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Spanish fluency required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to
write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small
group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability
to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and
distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral
instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet software
and MS Word Processing software and MS Outlook.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must be fluent in Spanish for communication with the driver and owner operators.

## Description

Assigns work for Company and owner operator trailer drivers for conveyance of freight by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 * Compiles and maintains list of available drivers.
 * Assigns trucks according to availability, purpose of trip, and freight.
 * Issues record sheets, and all related paperwork to drivers.
 * Trouble shooting and notifying appropriate parties of any changes.
 * Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return.
 * Investigates overdue vehicles.
 * Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio.
 * Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
 * Heavy communication with drivers on a daily basis.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action
beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for
own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time
or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.