Dispatcher

Job Description

Building our reputation since 1976

A-Del demonstrates that we are a company like no other. We want to exceed the client’s expectations on every project, every time. By providing our clients with the best people, technology, equipment, and materials, we accomplish this essential task.

Our employees are the key to our success. On average, our management and field crews have over 15-years of industry experience and we are committed to each employee’s personal and professional development.

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Yard Attendant. This opening is available at the Newark, DE facility. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week minimum).

Job Title: Dispatcher

Job Summary

The Dispatcher schedules and dispatches drivers, workers, equipment, and service vehicles, and monitors all related activities. Ensuring exceptional communications and coordination while providing a global outlook for all transportation needs of the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly supervises all CDL drivers (dump truck, tractor-trailer, fuel truck, etc.).

· Schedules and coordinates drivers to pick up and deliver equipment and materials for jobsites.

· Monitors the routes and status of service/delivery vehicles to coordinate and prioritize their schedules.

· Provides service/delivery vehicles with information about orders, traffic, obstacles, and requirements.

· Compiles all truck driver-related paperwork including DVIR’s, fuel reports, tickets, road-side inspections, etc.

· Enters data in the system and maintains logs and records of activities and other DOT related information.

· Works with Service Foremen, Lead Mechanics, Service Coordinator, Transportation Manager and Director of Fleet Operations to communicate truck repair and maintenance requests.

· Manage/dispatch all fuel trucks to ensure equipment is fueled and fuel truck drivers operate efficiently.

· Obtain all trucking permits in a timely manner.

· Regularly meet with truck drivers to communicate safety concerns/awareness.

· Manage all company owned vehicle keys.

· Ensure fuel supply is appropriate and coordinate fuel deliveries to the shop.

· Reviews and approves driver time sheets for submission to Transportation Manager daily.

· Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times especially surrounding sensitive conversations around and regarding employees as well as shared information with leadership.

· Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.

· Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

· Regularly performs walk-around inspections of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles to ensure regulatory compliance and vehicle cleanliness.

· Prioritizes truck utilization based on daily needs in coordination with DBE goals.

· Ensures the truck parking area is kept orderly and clean.

· Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) as assigned by the Transportation Manager and other senior managers.

· Performs other assignments as required.

Qualifications

· High School degree or GED required.

· 1-3 years dispatch experience required.

· Driver’s license required.

· CDL preferred.

· Possesses A-Del's core values: passion, integrity, hard work and professionalism.

· A-Del Construction is committed to employing United States citizens and non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Ability to successfully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Competent use of Microsoft Office suite applications: Word‚ Excel‚ PDF Editor or comparable.

· The job offers some flexibility for determining how to organize work activities which are periodically reviewed by Transportation Manager.

· Ability to make decisions on safe/unsafe working conditions and within company guidelines and standards.

· Flexibility with work hours surrounding business needs and unexpected scenarios that may require the need to stay until a resolution has been reached.

Working Conditions

· Involves work for heavy civil construction company where duties can potentially be performed in both indoor/outdoor/daytime/nighttime working conditions. Employee can be exposed to equipment/vehicle hazards, heights/subsurface levels, dust/fumes, chemicals, confined spaces, traffic hazards, loud noise levels and outside weather conditions related to Mid-Atlantic region.

· Fit for duty including physical requirements of standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, verbally communicating, hearing, sitting and occasionally lifting/moving approximately 75 pounds.

· Must be able to travel on occasion as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person