Truck Dispatcher - Big Sandy

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Dispatch trucking resources for highway construction, bridge construction, and related infrastructure projects to meet project schedules and customer requirements.
• Schedule and track deliveries of aggregates, asphalt, concrete materials, equipment, and construction supplies.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, superintendents, plant managers, customers, and drivers regarding schedules and delivery status.
• Monitor driver availability, hours-of-service compliance, and equipment utilization.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records operational reports.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Support 24/7 dispatch operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of dispatching experience involving commercial motor vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations and fleet management practices.
• Experience utilizing dispatch software, GPS tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience dispatching trucks in highway construction, heavy civil construction, bridge construction, aggregate hauling, ready-mix concrete, or related industries.
• Experience coordinating multiple job sites and large fleets.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and phone.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak construction seasons as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are normally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, hours can change due to company demands.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program