Fleet Coordinator/Dispatcher

Granite Construction • Hermiston, OR

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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, equipment, materials, trucking and rentals for all construction projects for assigned location to ensure project appropriate resources are allocated. The position involves extensive regional travel, estimated at up to 75%.

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.
• THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Nice To Haves

• Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) knowledge.
• Experience working in and knowledge of the trucking industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating project resource needs with the Construction Manager, Superintendents, Safety, and Equipment departments 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.
• Arrange and work with the Equipment department and other area dispatchers to ensure the best opportunity for Granite equipment utilization; schedule equipment repairs as needed.
• Utilize computerized dispatch and distribute on a daily basis to communicate resource and scheduling with team.
• Communicate dispatch to Superintendents so that they can monitor daily work (QC, Shop, PM, Payroll).
• Work with various vendors to ensure Granite receives the best possible pricing for rentals or other materials needed that are not already set in job setups; utilize the FIS system in order to streamline the processes, including setting up rental equipment and export to Field systems.
• Understand and know contract requirements when it comes to ordering job resources (DBE, listed companies or special Tier compliant equipment).
• Update the underground service alert (USA) to ensure it is current.
• Code dispatch office invoices to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Depending on location track rentals and equipment moves.

Benefits

• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
• 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
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

What This Job Offers

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