Delivery Dispatcher I - Route & Vehicle Coordination

Builders FirstSource; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, seeks a Transportation Dispatcher in Delaware to assign motor vehicles and drivers for material conveyance. You will compile vehicle lists, assign trips, and coordinate with drivers to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, route establishment, and problem-solving with customers and management. A high school diploma and 6–12 months of related experience are expected; extended training is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and regulations.
• Ability to write basic business correspondence and present information.

Responsibilities

• Compiles list of available vehicles.
• Assigns vehicles by trip length, purpose, and user preference.
• Assigns orders to lift operators from inventory.
• Issues keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers.
• Records departure times, destinations, cargo, and return times.
• Investigates overdue vehicles.
• Directs drivers by two-way radio.
• Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing/damaged merchandise.
• Maintains mileage, fuel, repairs, and other expense records.
• Establishes service or delivery routes.
• Assigns helpers to drivers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Business writing

Public speaking

Math calculations

Common sense

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Job description

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, seeks a Transportation Dispatcher in Delaware to assign motor vehicles and drivers for material conveyance. You will compile vehicle lists, assign trips, and coordinate with drivers to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, route establishment, and problem-solving with customers and management. A high school diploma and 6–12 months of related experience are expected; extended training is