Delivery Dispatcher & Fleet Coordinator

Builders FirstSource; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource seeks a dispatch clerk to assign motor vehicles and drivers for the conveyance of building materials. You will compile vehicle lists, assign orders, issue credentials, and maintain trip records while coordinating with drivers and customers to expedite deliveries.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience; basic recordkeeping and communication skills are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile list of available vehicles and assign vehicles by trip length, purpose, freight or passenger needs.
• Assign orders to lift operators and manage inventory pull.
• Issue keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers; record departure times and trip details.
• Investigate overdue vehicles and direct drivers via two-way radio.
• Coordinate with customers to expedite, locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
• Maintain mileage, fuel, repairs, and other expense records; establish service or delivery routes.
• Assign helpers to drivers and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle dispatch

Logistics coordination

Record keeping

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Builders FirstSource seeks a dispatch clerk to assign motor vehicles and drivers for the conveyance of building materials. You will compile vehicle lists, assign orders, issue credentials, and maintain trip records while coordinating with drivers and customers to expedite deliveries.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience; basic recordkeeping and communication skills are essential to success in this position.