Ready Mix Dispatcher

Job Description

Ready Mix Dispatcher

Job Description

Department: Ace Ready Mix

Reports to: General Manager of Ace Ready Mix

Job Summary:

The Ready Mix Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating the efficient and timely delivery of ready-mix concrete by scheduling trucks, communicating with drivers and customers, and managing orders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all company safety and environmental policies and all federal regulations (OSHA, MSHA, FRA, EPA, DOT, and SDDANR, IADENR).
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.
• Receives and manages customer orders.
• Gather customer information to determine proper quantity, mix, delivery time, and location for each order. Also maintains customers' special requests
• Enters the customer order timely, accurately, and completely into the dispatch system.
• Schedules drivers to ensure maximum utilization and efficiency of our fleet, all while meeting the needs of our customers.
• Generates accurate and complete delivery tickets.
• Frequently communicates with the drivers, operations, and managers to avoid or address issues or concerns promptly.
• Schedules and communicates drivers' start time to both drivers and managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Command.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Education and Experience:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of work experience in the construction industry preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping.
• Occasional reaching, grabbing, pushing, or pulling.
• Able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises at times.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times.

L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.