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Quality Propane, Burnsville, MN, United States


Dispatcher

Job Category: Drivers Requisition Number: DISPA002158
Posted: April 14, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Burnsville, MN 55337, USA
Job Details

Description

Every propane delivery keeps a home warm, a farm running, or a business operating without interruption. As a Dispatch Coordinator at Quality Propane (an EDP company), you'll be the nerve center that turns planning into dependabilitymaking sure drivers, routes, and customers stay aligned so service happens safely, efficiently, and on time. Your decisions directly impact customer trust and day-to-day operational reliability across multiple states.
Why This Role Matters

What You'll Do

You'll coordinate propane deliveries for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, translating demand into clear, executable routes for drivers. This role works closely with drivers, customer service, sales, and operations to keep deliveries moving smoothlyeven when weather, demand spikes, or last-minute changes arise.
Success in this role means drivers leave each morning with optimized routes, customers know when to expect service, and operational data is accurate enough to spot issues before they become problems.
What You'll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days

Learn EDP's dispatch software, delivery workflows, and safety protocols while shadowing experienced dispatchers
Begin scheduling and adjusting delivery routes for a defined territory with oversight
Communicate directly with drivers to handle routine updates, delays, and route changes
Work with customer service to resolve delivery questions and document outcomes accurately
What Success Looks Like in 90 Days

Independently manage daily dispatch for assigned routes with minimal escalations
Optimize delivery schedules to reduce missed stops, re-routes, and overtime
Maintain real-time delivery visibility and accurate dispatch records
Consistently follow safety and regulatory requirements without reminders
Must Have

Prior experience dispatching deliveries or coordinating routes in a regulated logistics or fuel environment
Working knowledge of fuel distribution safety requirements and compliance standards
Ability to manage multiple delivery priorities at once without losing accuracy
Comfort working daily with dispatch software and Microsoft Office tools
Clear, direct communication skills with drivers and internal teams
Nice to Have

Experience in propane, fuel, or energy distribution
Familiarity with optimizing routes using delivery performance data
Prior collaboration with customer service or operations teams
Experience supporting both rural and metropolitan delivery areas
Benefits & Compensation

EDP offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive, customizable benefits package designed to support both your health and financial wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, propane discounts, and employer-paid life and disability coverage.
About Our Culture

At EDP, people take pride in doing reliable work that actually matters to customers' daily lives. We're straightforward, collaborative, and practicaland we value teammates who speak up, support one another, and care about getting things right.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.