Transportation Coord

Requisition Number: 29687 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States. Applications for this position will be accepted until 07/09/2026.

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Job Summary- Transportation Coordinator (TC) is responsible for the daily dispatch and operation of the PTI transport drivers and 3rd party carrier resources. TC’s will schedule and coordinate transport orders to ensure timely delivery of propane and alternative products to both internal and external customers while executing the supply and transportation plan. The role requires on-site presence Monday through Thursday, with Friday as an optional remote work-from-home day. During peak season, TCs are required to work five days on-site to support heightened operational demands. The role further requires availability beyond standard business hours, including after-hours monitoring, on-call weekend coverage for the entire region, and emergency response coordination for weather events, supply disruptions, equipment failures, and driver incidents. Essential Functions- Safety & Compliance: Promotes and follows the company’s safety culture, policies, and procedures. Follows and implements proper procedures for accident, incident and injury reporting. Dispatch Operations, Load Planning & Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels and daily transport fuel schedule. Take orders from internal and external customers, coordinate with supply to verify availability, and dispatch drivers based on operating efficiencies, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements. Manage full-cycle daily dispatch from morning review through final dispatch confirmation, including load verification, error correction, and BOL accuracy. Analyze load data to prepare capacity plans, adjust routing to minimize empty miles, maximize truck utilization, and reallocate resources across regions based on demand. Driver Interface, Fleet Management & Customer Service: Manage dispatch information in the transportation management system. Respond to driver and customer concerns. Track real-time driver locations. Manage driver diversions, lifting variances, paperwork compliance, equipment assignments, PTO scheduling, and coordination with the Driver Field Manager as needed. Multi-Platform Technology & Carrier Coordination: Operate daily across multiple integrated platforms. Cross-Functional Communication, Meetings & After-Hours Availability: Serve as the primary communication link between drivers, carriers, supply, field operations, and leadership on all transportation-related matters. Attend and actively contribute to operations, safety, forecast, regional supply, and East/West Rail meetings with camera on. Provide on-call weekend coverage, coordinate emergency responses for weather and supply disruptions, and cover dispatch responsibilities for other TCs as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, Hazardous Materials Transportation, DOL, OSHA. Must have working knowledge MS Office, PC skills, and adept at learning various software applications. Strong analytical skills for cross-referencing data across multiple platforms Ability to make real-time routing and dispatch decisions under time pressure, balancing cost efficiency, safety, and customer service. Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage on-call responsibilities, including evening monitoring, weekend regional coverage, and emergency response. Education and Experience- Two Year Business Degree Two years of logistics or similar operational experience AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices. AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis. The pay for this position ranges from $29.00 to $30.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales depending on position. This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.