Trucking Dispatcher

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting • Athens, AL

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About The Position

The Trucking Dispatcher coordinates and manages trucking operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and communicating with drivers, lease haulers, and field teams. The role ensures efficient transport of materials for paving, milling, and other construction activities while maintaining accurate records in the Fast Weigh system. Work hours may vary according to workload and dispatch schedules. Start times may vary throughout the morning, and the employee is expected to remain on duty until the day’s dispatch responsibilities are completed. 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.
• Must be physically able 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 is preferred.
• Previous experience in trucking dispatch, logistics coordination, or construction operations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect daily requests from field teams for trucking, paving, milling, and other construction needs.
• Collect daily “stick” requests and coordinate required trucking resources.
• Set up dispatch requests in the Fast Weigh system and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain and update driver lists, including which drivers can haul each type of load.
• Maintain lease hauler lists, including capabilities, locations, and availability.
• Book lease haulers on a daily and weekly basis and allocate resources efficiently.
• Develop and maintain 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 to meet project demands.
• Communicate with drivers, field staff, and lease haulers to support smooth operations.
• Monitor and resolve scheduling conflicts, truck availability issues, and delivery timeline problems.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatch activity, hauler schedules, and load assignments.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

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