Temporary Fleet Dispatcher

Posted: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Valid Thru: Monday, 20 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/21/2026 20:09:54
Indexed on: 03/21/2026 20:09:54

Location: Port Bolivar, TX, 77650, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kirby Inland Marine LP is hiring!

Description:

Overview

Facilitate the communication of information between vessel and shoreside personnel including transmission of orders, gathering of traffic, coordination of dockside activities and notification of incidents.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Houston dispatch, Sales, Customers, and, all vessel & barge movements within Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Beaumont, Port Arthur.
  • Communicate with vessels via VHF radio and Oasis computer program, enter t rip information and orders as well as all fleeting ( Kirby and 3rd Party) into Oasis program to insure trip related requirements are met.
  • Contact Vessel or Barge M& R to coordinate repairs.
  • Coordinate & assist and general fleeting operations.
  • Maintain communications with Kirby Traffic in the coordination of trip details and the possible assignment of horsepower.
  • Coordinate all barge movements in/out of Kirby fleet while keeping daily logs and assigning daily fleet inspections.
  • Knowledge of Facility Security Plan and control all person(s) entering and leaving the gated Facility.
  • Participate in required security drills and exercises.
  • Perform required screening & documentation pending current MARSEC level.


Qualifications

  • Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
  • Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, calculator and VHF radio.

Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED; some college work preferred.

Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year dispatch experience or towing industry experience; will consider college degree in place of experience.

Working Conditions:
  • Work a 12-hour daily shift (7days on, 7days off) with alternating dispatchers to provide 24-hour continuous dispatch coverage.
  • Must be able to work in an open and busy environment and handle a fluctuating workload and intermittent high-stress.
  • Capable of walking approx. 1 mile.
  • Must be able to adapt to changing weather conditions and not afraid of working around water.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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