Dispatcher

CalPortland•Escondido, CA

7d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Trucking Dispatcher works in the Dispatch Center coordinating delivery of aggregate materials and cement powder to 12 internal ready mix concrete plants. The role schedules trucks, monitors plant inventory, coordinates drivers and suppliers, and ensures materials arrive on time to support uninterrupted concrete production. The position is full-time and involves early morning starts, extended hours, and possible occasional weekend or holiday coverage based on operational needs. Compensation is $55,000–$65,000. A high school diploma or GED is required. Candidates must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA registration or clearance and ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Understanding of truck scheduling, material inventory management, and delivery coordination.
Strong organizational, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook email, dispatch software, and GPS tracking systems.
Ability to manage multiple trucks, delivery locations, and changing priorities simultaneously.
Commitment to workplace safety, accuracy, and reliable service.
Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
Some positions require FMCSA registration or clearance and ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in trucking dispatch, transportation, logistics, or fleet coordination.
Experience with ready mix concrete, aggregate hauling, cement powder, or bulk material transportation.

Responsibilities

Enforce company safety policies and applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Schedule and coordinate daily deliveries of sand, gravel, crushed stone, cement powder, and other materials to 12 ready mix plants.
Monitor plant inventory levels, including aggregate stockpiles and cement silo levels, to anticipate shortages and prioritize deliveries.
Coordinate company-owned trucks and third-party trucking companies.
Communicate with plant managers, batch operators, drivers, and management about delivery schedules and material requirements.
Adjust dispatch schedules in response to changing production demands, traffic delays, equipment breakdowns, and supplier issues.
Communicate correct material quantities, delivery locations, and unloading requirements before dispatch.
Maintain accurate dispatch logs, delivery tickets, truck assignments, and delivery records.
Monitor truck utilization, delivery performance, and transportation costs while minimizing delays and plant downtime.