SIMON | Sr. Dispatcher

Responsible for scheduling and coordination of transportation to deliver aggregate and asphalt products, equipment, and other supplies; ensures DOT compliance related to trucking and logistics. Supports logistics operations by assisting with daily oversight and direction of internal team of drivers and contract haulers to ensure trucking operations targets and deadlines are met.

Dispatching/Driver Foreman
* Establish delivery schedules to target efficiency and profitability according to factors such as truck capacities, distances to delivery site, and unloading time; assign drivers for scheduled deliveries
* Maintain and streamline order entry and dispatch systems and processes
* Maintain regular communication with drivers and customers to ensure delivery deadlines are met, relay work orders, messages, or information to operations and manufacturing crews
* Track delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency; review established key performance indicators to assess performance and recommend/implement improvements
* Establish win-win relationships with external haulers to provide the best transportation services at the lowest sustainable cost; find opportunities to lower freight rates
* Collaborate with shop to coordinate repair and preventative maintenance of trucking equipment
* Ensure records and information related to trucking operations are stored and maintained in an effective manner
* Conduct routine safety inspections/observations at job sites
* Maintain effective collaboration with other employees, internal/external customers, suppliers, and third-party partners
* Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of truck drivers, providing guidance and support to ensure they meet performance and safety standards; train new drivers in company policies, procedures, and safety protocols, and provide ongoing coaching and development to the team
* Ensure that all team members adhere to safety regulations, including the proper loading and unloading of cargo, securing loads, complying with DOT regulations, performing pre-and post-trip safety inspections and maintain driver logs according to state and federal regulations.
* Coordinate with operations and customers haul routes, delivery patterns, and supervise external haul trucks when delivering to asphalt paving projects or key external sales projects
* Perform other projects and duties related to role as assigned

Compliance
* Formulate oversize and overweight permits to meet DOT guidelines; ensure loads follow height and width requirements as well as route verification
* Monitor Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) scores and activities; make recommendations to management regarding improvement
* Collaborate with safety and human resources team to ensure adherence to DOT regulations related to commercial driver compliance

* Highschool diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred
* Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; CDL preferred

* 3+ years of experience working in logistics, aggregate product production or similar environment; direct experience with truck dispatching or similar role preferred
* Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance
* Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of people
* Ability to provide direction to others, and ability to provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
* Ability to operate multiple types of commercial vehicles, including but not limited to belly dumps, side dumps, end dumps, water trucks, etc.
* Ability to maintain a clean driving record and compliance with applicable FMCSA CDL driver requirements
* Ability to work independently, adapt to changing situations, prioritize, and problem-solve in a dynamic environment
* Proficiency in use of computers including MS Office programs, project planning, and dispatch/logistics software
* Sound knowledge of DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations

* Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
* Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
* Regularly required to use hands to handle and manipulate objects, including vehicle components, and secure hoses, chains, and/or couplings, write, use a keyboard, and/or mobile device
* Frequently required to work from a seated position driving a commercial vehicle for prolonged periods
* Frequently required to climb in and out of vehicles and/or equipment
* Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
* Regularly required to perform tasks requiring visual acuity
* Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Frequently required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
* Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
* Frequently work near heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
* Frequently exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles, fuel, oil, and other chemicals
* Some travel may be required to attend meetings/training, and/or visit work sites

* Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
* Prescription Drug Coverage
* Dental and Vision Plans
* Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
* Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life and AD&D Insurance
* Disability Insurance
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
* Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Application window anticipated to close on 03/06/2025; open until filled.