Dispatch Coordinator: Master of Timely Freight & Routes

Oldcastle APG; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical and disability benefits

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, seeks a Dispatch/Logistics Coordinator to ensure private and contract drivers are dispatched for timely shipments. You'll interact daily with drivers, sales, and customers, manage route planning, and update systems. The role requires multitasking, attention to detail, and strong communication.

Experience with multi-line phone systems and basic math is preferred. The position offers a base pay with comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / equivalent or a comparable combination of education, experience or training in related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good with basic math
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Experience with multi-line phone system
• Attention to detail
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Bending and some lifting
• Extensive writing
• Extensive phone and radio use
• Able to provide assistance to others in moving heavier or bulkier objects
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with sales staff to problem solve driver or carrier issues during freight transit
• Communicate to carriers and drivers customer requirements for shipment
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in OTM (Oldcastle Transportation Management)
• Plan effective delivery routes and assign drivers for scheduled deliveries
• Adhere to company safety guidelines
• Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from drivers, mobile or landline phones
• Work closely with independent truck drivers to ensure pick-up and delivery times, load weight compliance and secure loads
• Prepare and review loading/unloading, daily shipping reports and delivery logs
• Coordinate deliveries with company truck drivers and external trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of materials to customers
• Check and review all orders assigned before they are shipped against delivery tickets
• Responsible to execute delivery instructions based upon appointment schedule required by customer
• Ensure deliveries and pickups are made on time
• Check contract drivers manifest as to accuracy and make sure correct paperwork is attached when they return to the dock

Skills

Multitasking

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Writing skills

Phone & radio use

Ability to multi-task

Ability to sit for extended periods

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, seeks a Dispatch/Logistics Coordinator to ensure private and contract drivers are dispatched for timely shipments. You'll interact daily with drivers, sales, and customers, manage route planning, and update systems. The role requires multitasking, attention to detail, and strong communication.

Experience with multi-line phone systems and basic math is preferred. The position offers a base pay with comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, safety‑driven environment.