Trucking & Equipment Dispatcher

Tunista Construction LLC
Regular
Trucking & Equipment Dispatcher Tacoma, WA
Pay Range: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
Our employees' commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Tunista Construction LLC, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.
What does Tunista Construction LLC do?
Tunista Construction is a highly experienced and qualified heavy civil Native Alaskan DBE contracting firm performing work throughout Washington State, with sister companies that operate all over the world.
We are built from a strong culture that provides a high level of safety, quality, and significant returns to all our clients and stakeholders, as we have developed a reputation for being a crucial partner with both design build and bid build projects for the Department of Defense, Washington State Department of Transportation, Homeland Security, and multiple public and private entities performing work in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
What can you expect?
As the Trucking & Equipment Dispatcher, you are responsible for coordinating labor, equipment, materials, trucking, and rentals for all construction projects. You are responsible for ensuring all DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules/regulations, and state regulations are followed. This position will require excellent logistics, coordination, and communication skills to execute trucking, material, and equipment needs for projects in a timely manner.
How will you do it?

• Facilitate scheduling and dispatching for approximately 40 Teamster truck drivers.
• Facilitate scheduling and dispatching for approximately 70 pieces of heavy equipment for internal and external customers.
• Schedule and dispatch truck rentals for outside rental customers.
• Heavy coordination of project resource needs with Superintendents and Foremen 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 other area dispatchers to ensure the best opportunity for equipment utilization.
• Utilize computerized dispatch and distribute daily to communicate resources and scheduling with the team.
• Work with various vendors to ensure the best possible pricing for rentals or other materials needed, with the coordination of the department manager.
• Understand and know contract requirements when it comes to ordering job resources such as but not limited to DBE listed companies, or special Tier compliant equipment.
• Orders state, county, and city permits for oversize and overweight loads, with coordination of lowboy driver and department manager.
• Responsible for DOT and fleet safety regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for labor relations and compliance associated with the master labor agreements between AGC, and the Teamster's Local Unions.
• Participate with department needs for driver onboarding and disciplinary action with the department manager and Human Resources coordination.
• Coordinate and communicate with all project staff for all rentals and equipment mobilization.
• Code dispatch office invoices to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Plans routes and schedules drivers and trucks for delivery of aggregates and other materials.
• Coordinate with and source sub-contracted trucks when necessary and dispatch accordingly.
• Ensures established routes and schedules are maintained.
• Assist with the implementation and management of the small tools program.
• Assist in managing invoice approval system.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position will have some supervisory responsibility but with the Logistics Supervisor's guidance. This position would manage truck drivers (20+) and multiple trucking subcontractors daily.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong project management and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize dispatching software and GPS tracking devices for coordination and assigning work crews.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate standard business computers utilizing business applications Microsoft Office Suite and learn new applications.
• Ability to operate and manage multiple software programs in the course of work.
• Ability to learn and understand Tunista Construction's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow Master Labor Agreements for union workers.
• Ability to do basic math: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and finding percentages.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects.
  • Ability to exercise resourcefulness in assisting management & co-workers.
  • Self-directed and motivated with effective leadership skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Knowledge of DOT safety and regulatory compliance procedures.
  • Knowledge of post-accident protocols for trucking (DOT and non-DOT) requirements and accident prevention plans.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and effectively.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.

Who is Tunista Construction looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with heavy highway equipment and trucks.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid state driver's license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Tunista Construction's Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with a construction company preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules/regulations, GVWs, and state regulations regarding height and weight maximums preferred.

More reasons you will love working with Tunista Construction LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary.
• 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com
How do you apply?
Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Tunista Construction LLC. under the company tab.
You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Tunista Construction LLC? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.