Dispatch Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Dispatch Assistant in our Sacramento location. This role is responsible for verifying drivers have the correct material and are delivering the material to the proper locations. Dispatch Assistant also works with sales staff and customers on delivery problems. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Dispatch: Assists Dispatch Supervisor in ensuring trucks are ready for deliveries, loaded and routed.

 • Communicates with drivers on cell phone for correct location and any problems that may occur on route.

• Works with all salesmen and customers on deliveries and problems in absence of Dispatch Supervisor.

• Responsible for ensuring the Pipe and Christy yard is stocked and cleaned.

• Backup for Dispatch supervisor

• Assist in Receiving and Will Call departments.

• Assist in Wire room as needed

• Keep track of all Wemco’s and A-Frames

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum Five years of driving and receiving experience. Clean DMV record in accordance with company insurance requirements

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Detail Oriented and Organized: Pays close attention to all aspects of the work: notices minor details; identifies inaccuracies and errors; organizes work and workspace and utilizes systems to ensure work is prioritized, completely and accurately.

Time Management: Organizes and uses time effectively and productively, schedules and prioritizes to ensure work is completed on schedule.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolve problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills:  Maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities.

 Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; generates suggestions for improving work.

Skills:

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents and writes routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers/vendors or other employees.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Eclipse software and Microsoft Office.

Certificates & Licenses: Forklift Certification

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, Page 4 of 4 crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.