What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Dispatcher- 2nd Shift position at New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.?
Fleet Dispatcher - 2nd Shift - What Will You Do?
- Dispatch and assign trucks to orders, job sites and plants.
- Dispatch all trucks in an efficient manner.
- Work with schedulers and haulers
- Communicate with Order Takers to schedule maximum loads per day.
- Receive calls from internal customers changing, correcting, an entering order.
- Communicate with drivers - act as liaison between plant, job and customer.
- Generate reports for billing department.
- Compile shift summary/hand off to daytime dispatcher and schedulers
Requirements – Who Are We Looking For?
- Two (2) years of proven experience in transportation or customer service is preferred.
- Dispatching or similar experience is preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work overnight.
- Understanding of transportation laws and DOT regulations, including hours of service and weight restrictions on state and federal highway
- Ability to read road maps, identify trucking routes, and working knowledge of assigned geographical service area.
- Knowledge of truck accessories and the usage and application for each.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to make quick decisions and problem solve based on factual information.
- Strong time management skills.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
- Flexibility and the ability to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Team Mindset - "The NESL Way"
- High School Graduate/GED.
Why Apply?
- Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, etc.
- Winters Off (Certain Positions) – Due to the seasonality of our work, some positions enjoy winters off while still receiving year-round benefits.
- Career Growth - We pride ourselves in developing coworkers and promoting from within.
- Stable Industry - Our materials are in high demand year over year.