Crane & Fleet Dispatch Lead

Maxim Crane Works, LP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical from day one

Dental & vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Life insurance

AD&D

Flex benefits

HSA

Wellness programs

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works, LP is seeking a Dispatcher to ensure timely delivery of cranes and support equipment to job sites. You will guide and supervise Crane Operators, Drivers and Support Personnel, coordinating with the Branch Manager to optimize scheduling and resource use.

The role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and effective communication with Sales and Operations to maintain high customer satisfaction while managing daily activity plans across multiple branches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of construction, or fleet related industry with transportation or heavy equipment experience.
• 3+ years' experience using CMMS system (JD Edwards) in dispatcher or scheduling role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates labor and equipment needs, assigns, and dispatches labor and equipment and maintains communication with Operators and Drivers.
• Coordinates with the local Branch Manager and Dispatchers in other branches to determine efficient scheduling of labor and equipment that utilizes branch-level and Maxim resources in the most cost-effective manner.
• Evaluate crane fleet cleanliness, maintenance, and yard tasks to assign to the employees that do not have jobs in the field; communicate any discrepancies and service issues to Service Manager for repairs
• Ensure permits, registration and insurance cards are up to date and accurate in the clipboards for each crane and tractor. Order Blanket and trip permits for each crane and truck to comply with DOT laws.
• Check that all inspections have been completed in the equipment file then file the paperwork in proper files. Review ELD compliance for the cranes and tractors assigned to the Branch
• Check daily logs for employee's daily and weekly hours to ensure compliance. Review e-tickets for billing and payroll
• Assign daily tasks to employees the day before the job, Print JDS, lift plans and maps if needed for the employees going to jobs in the field
• Draws bars assigning cranes, trucks, and employees to all jobs the day before to provide an accurate daily activity spread sheet. Update time bars in Job Cost and match time sheets to job tickets.
• Regularly communicate with Sales and Operations teams on availability updates, lift plans, and job details
• Manages travel restrictions; create appropriate maps and direction charts to assure compliance with applicable permit laws.
• Acts as liaison between customer and employees; enter customer orders into crane rental agreements. Maintain customer relationships, customer satisfaction, and handle customer complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards CMMS

Job description

Maxim Crane Works, LP is seeking a Dispatcher to ensure timely delivery of cranes and support equipment to job sites. You will guide and supervise Crane Operators, Drivers and Support Personnel, coordinating with the Branch Manager to optimize scheduling and resource use.

The role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and effective communication with Sales and Operations to maintain high customer satisfaction while managing daily activity plans across multiple branches.