Trucking Dispatcher
About The Position
The Trucking Dispatcher coordinates and manages trucking operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and communication with drivers, lease haulers, and field teams. The role supports efficient material transport for paving, milling, and other construction activities and maintains accurate records in the Fast Weigh system. Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication. Work hours may vary according to workload and trucking and dispatch schedules. Start times may vary throughout the morning, and the dispatcher is expected to remain on duty until the day's dispatch responsibilities are complete. The position may require extended hours and participation in a rotating weekday and weekend on-call schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in trucking dispatch, logistics coordination, or construction operations is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Fast Weigh or similar dispatch and tracking systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, crouch, kneel, climb, and periodically lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to obtain an Arsenal and FBI badge.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Additional training in logistics, transportation, or operations.
Responsibilities
- Collect daily requests from field teams for trucking, paving, milling, and other construction needs.
- Collect daily “stick” requests and coordinate the required trucking resources.
- Set up dispatch requests in the Fast Weigh system and ensure accurate documentation.
- Maintain and update driver lists, including which load types each driver can haul.
- Maintain lease hauler lists, including capabilities, locations, and availability.
- Book lease haulers daily and weekly and allocate resources efficiently.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with lease haulers to support reliability and responsiveness.
- Coordinate and manage sales truck schedules to meet project timelines.
- Process daily dispatch requests and assign trucks appropriately.
- Request additional trucks from construction dispatch as needed for project demands.
- Communicate with drivers, field staff, and lease haulers to support smooth operations.
- Monitor and resolve scheduling conflicts, truck availability issues, and delivery delays.
- Maintain accurate records of dispatch activity, hauler schedules, and load assignments.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support organizational goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
