Dispatcher I

Granite Construction • Anchorage, AK

3d • $50,498 - $75,748

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary Under supervision, this position is responsible for assisting with coordinating labor for all construction projects to ensure project appropriate resources are allocated.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 0 - 2 years dispatch experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in various computer software programs (excel, word, project, Heavy Job, The Dispatcher)
• Knowledge of Construction Jobs, equipment and needs
• Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
• A team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating project resource needs with the General Superintendent and Project Managers to ensure project schedule goals are met.
• Communicate detailed information such as time and specific locations to dispatch resources to jobs in the field to ensure appropriate resources are allocated.
• Communicate dispatch to Superintendents so that they can monitor daily work.
• Coordinate dispatch requests with Union Partners
• Perform pre-employment tasks including the coordination of fit-for-duty tests, pre-employment drug tests.
• Coordinate new and re-hire orientations and perform on-boarding tasks in the Workday HR system.
• Coordinate with Projects and Union Apprenticeship programs to meet OJT goals and conduct good-faith efforts.

Benefits

• Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.
• That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
• Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED