Trucking Dispatcher

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly/Salary

Seasonal Work: No

Northeast Paving Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description A Trucking Dispatcher is an hourly-rated position that performs on construction project any combination of the duties described below.

Key Duties

• Schedule and dispatch workers, CDL/Dump Truck Drivers, service vehicles and heavy equipment to and from plant and/or construction sites

• Maintain records, logs and schedule of calls and requests for equipment

• Monitor transportation of vehicles and construction equipment

• Maintain log of vehicles under or needing maintenance

• Prepare detailed reports and logs of trucking/equipment activities during shift and in preparation of equipment transportation

• Ability to operate computer aided dispatch systems

• Accept and track equipment deliveries

• Responsible for coordinating pickup and delivery of equipment

• Handle order entries, update dispatch systems and maintaining schedule of equipment/trucking deliveries

• Maintain communication with on-site staff and truck drivers to ensure on-time and safe delivery

• Other duties assigned by supervisors as needed

Qualification Requirements

General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and ExperienceThis position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Trucking Dispatcher. Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.

• DOT experience a plus.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management, fellow employees and truck drivers.

• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record required.

Physical Demands

• Frequent ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Ability to drive a company vehicle for various recruiting events.
• Frequent ability to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone;
• Frequent ability to operate standard office equipment, using hand and arm dexterity;
• Frequent ability to navigate through office environment, including periodic use of stairs and/or elevator, as needed;
• Infrequent ability to lift general office documents and materials, up to 10 pounds;
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Office Clerk encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and manufacturing facilities may be required.
• Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet.

Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Northeast Paving is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope, from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year-safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.