Assistant Dispatcher: Equipment & Crew Scheduler

Maxim Crane; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works, L.P. in Portland, OR is seeking an Assistant Dispatcher to gain hands-on experience across the dispatcher duties. You will assist the Dispatcher in coordinating, scheduling, and assigning labor and equipment to ensure equipment reaches customers on time.

This role offers training across safety, compliance with DOT regulations, and daily dispatch reporting. You may step in for the Lead Dispatcher when required, handling communications with operators, drivers, and unions, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ prior experience as an equipment operator, driver, or in an administrative support role.

Responsibilities

• Draw bars assigning cranes, trucks, and employees to all jobs the day before to provide an accurate daily activity spread sheet.
• Process all new hires and assist in maintaining training database and assist in badging.
• Evaluates, processes, and transmits information, instructions, and permits.
• Monitors weather activity and evaluate how to proceed based on weather-related regulations and policies
• Prepares daily dispatch reports and determine schedules.
• Coordinate with billing to ensure rates and job tickets are submitted accurately and timely.
• Works with the Compliance Specialist to ensure Maxim operates in accordance with DOT and other regulations.
• Assists in the creation of appropriate maps and direction charts to assure compliance with applicable permit laws
• Assists in the dispatch of labor and equipment, also maintains communication with operators and drivers.
• Communicates with local unions timely to ensure customer orders are filled and satisfied.
• Checks that inspections have been completed and are correctly filed; refers any discrepancies and service issues to service.
• Performs weekly spot checks on rigging stock for cranes and warehouse stock.
• Checks to ensure all items needed in the JDS are ready for the operator to perform the job.
• Reviews ELD compliance for cranes assigned to that branch
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Problem solving

Multitasking

Lead Dispatcher backup

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Technical degree preferred

Job description

Maxim Crane Works, L.P. in Portland, OR is seeking an Assistant Dispatcher to gain hands-on experience across the dispatcher duties. You will assist the Dispatcher in coordinating, scheduling, and assigning labor and equipment to ensure equipment reaches customers on time.

This role offers training across safety, compliance with DOT regulations, and daily dispatch reporting. You may step in for the Lead Dispatcher when required, handling communications with operators, drivers, and unions, while