What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Barnhart Crane & Rigging?
Position Overview: Our Dispatchers play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating moving pieces, communicating with teams and customers, and being at the center of fast-paced, day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and dispatch operators, drivers, and rigging crews to job sites on a daily basis
- Schedule crews and equipment using dispatch software to ensure efficient job execution
- Secure routing plans and permits for oversized and overweight loads
- Serve as a point of contact for customers - answer inbound calls, help size equipment needs, and assist with scheduling crane services
- Collect and review employee timecards daily and submit weekly reports to the branch manager and payroll team
- Support the office manager, sales team, and other staff with day-to-day administrative tasks
- Participate in team meetings, including daily planning (whiteboard) sessions and occasional management discussions
- Comfort working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general data entry systems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both internal teams and external customers
- Solid organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math skills and attention to detail
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Competitive salary and performance bonus
- $1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of Pay
- Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Long and Short term Disability, Life Insurance and other benefits that will be discussed in more detail during your interview process
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran