Aggregate Dispatcher

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

As an Aggregate Dispatcher, you are responsible to safely assign equipment and personnel for completion of duties or deliveries to ensure on time and efficient use of aggregate resources by dispatching trucks and personnel in a timely manner to ensure the targeted service level and cost.

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

Salary range: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Hours per week: 40

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Assigns appropriate equipment and personnel for completion of duties and deliveries.
• Keeps supervisor and drivers informed of tasks and situations so the schedule can be updated.
• Directs activities of drivers and confers with customers, plant production and yard personnel.
• May issue equipment to drivers.
• Tracks and reports time off/attendance of drivers and personnel
• Utilize remote truck scales to produce weight slips and tickets at pit sites.
• Quotes prices and receives orders for company products.
• Prepares invoices, delivery tickets, and related shipping documents.
• Receives cash payments, run credit card and crosschecks.
• Answers phone to take/alter customer's order and complete all required information. Ensure the customer understands all relevant company policies, additional products over amount ordered, and our driver's responsibilities.
• Verify the order back to the customer to ascertain the accuracy of the information. Inform the customer of warnings concerning product hazards, load limits, vehicle weights and limitations.
• Properly file the order and special instructions and give adequate notice to ensure proper materials are available.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations . Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of telephone service or order taking in a business environment.
• Concrete and Aggregate product training and dispatch experience preferred
• Ability to work 50 hours per week during construction season including occasional Saturday morning

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)