Dispatcher - Equipment & Fleet

Montana Construction•Lodi, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Montana Construction Inc. is seeking an organized and responsive dispatcher to manage equipment and support CDL drivers. This role serves as the primary liaison between field crews, the shop, and project management, ensuring efficient operations and accurate scheduling. The dispatcher will be responsible for equipping crews, coordinating equipment moves, maintaining logs, managing driver compliance, and communicating schedule changes.

Requirements

Dispatch, fleet, or equipment coordination experience, ideally in construction or a related field
Familiarity with DOT and CDL compliance requirements
Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm and responsive during busy dispatch hours
High attention to detail and a commitment to keeping records current

Nice To Haves

Experience with HCSS Dispatcher and Motive GPS (or similar tools) preferred

Responsibilities

Supply crews with the right equipment, and arrange replacements or rentals quickly so no crew sits idle
Coordinate all equipment moves between job sites, vendors, and repair facilities, and track every asset’s location
Maintain the daily rental log and flag rentals that run past their requested duration
Work with the shop to decide where repairs happen: in the field, on-site, or at a facility
Own the master daily schedule for personnel and equipment, update it in real time, and prepare the next day’s schedule each afternoon
Manage CDL drivers: onboarding with HR, DOT documentation, road tests, training, PTO scheduling, incident reviews, and progressive discipline when needed
Keep crews, the shop, and leadership informed of changes, and log all significant moves, breakdowns, and rental decisions