Trucking Dispatcher

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Truck Dispatcher Job Description

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Truck Dispatcher to join our team. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

The Truck Dispatcher role is pivotal in coordinating and facilitating our fast-paced asphalt hauling operations. You will coordinate the daily scheduling, routing, and dispatching of a mixed fleet consisting of company-owned trucks and independent third-party owner-operators (sub-haulers). Working alongside our current dispatcher as an equal partner, the successful candidate will share responsibility for daily dispatch operations while executing tasks and prioritizing safety and environmental compliance.

What You Will Do

• Maintain accurate records of daily truck logs.
• Monitor the dispatching of company trucks, ensuring timely and optimized deployment.
• Process and accurately code time sheets for financial tracking.
• Collaborate with the truck foreman to provide support.
• Coordinate with the current dispatcher to share the daily dispatch workload and ensure seamless coverage.
• Facilitate the relay of work orders, messages, and pertinent information between supervisors and drivers.
• Engage with supervisory personnel to address inquiries, challenges, and service or inventory requests.
• Develop and distribute daily work schedules
• Promptly notify department leads of potential safety or equipment concerns.
• Adhere to established processes and procedures, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Wear appropriate attire, footwear, and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Quick learner with the ability to assimilate new information effectively.
• Team player who cultivates collaborative peer relationships.
• Attentive to detail, able to identify errors, discrepancies, and non-compliance issues.
• Effective planner and organizer, adept at managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances, maintaining performance excellence and team cohesion.
• Proficient communicator in both written and verbal forms.
• Active listener who comprehends directives, inquiries, and comments accurately.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable in all tasks and interactions.
• Exceptional conflict resolution and multitasking skills to manage fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations, managing emotions and avoiding aggression.
• Proficient computer skills, including spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and GPS tracking tools.
  
  

Experience

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of one to two years of experience as a dispatcher, demonstrating a solid understanding of the operational intricacies involved.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of dispatching experience (Preferred)
• Valid Driver's License (Preferred)
  
  

Why You Should Work For Wiregrass Construction

At Wiregrass Construction, we know our employees are our success, and we provide opportunities that allow them to grow and build meaningful careers. We build an environment where every voice is heard and work as one to build strong relationships that go beyond roads.

In addition, we offer a wide variety of benefits to support our employees’ well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
  
  

EEO: Wiregrass Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/wage and status as individual with a disability or protected veteran.



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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.