Dispatch & Logistics Assistant

Maxim Crane Works, LP; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works, LP invites applications for an Assistant Dispatcher role designed to train and expose you to the full scope of branch dispatch duties. You will assist in coordinating labor and equipment, scheduling, and ensuring timely delivery to customers while following company policies.

You may occasionally perform Dispatcher duties as needed. The role emphasizes communication, regulatory compliance, weather-based planning, and daily reporting, with room to grow into lead-dispatch

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; an Associate or Technical degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years in equipment operation, driving, or administrative support.
• Experience in transportation or heavy equipment is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dispatcher with coordinating, scheduling, and assigning labor and equipment.
• Draw bars assigning cranes, trucks, and employees to jobs the day before to create daily activity spread sheet.
• Process new hires, maintain training database and assist in badging.
• Monitor weather activity and adjust procedures per regulations.
• Prepare daily dispatch reports and determine schedules.
• Coordinate with billing to ensure accurate and timely job tickets.
• Ensure DOT and other regulations compliance with the Compliance Specialist.
• Assist in creating maps and direction charts for permit compliance.
• Dispatch labor and equipment and maintain communication with operators and drivers.
• Communicate with local unions to ensure orders are filled and satisfied.
• Verify inspections are filed; escalate discrepancies.
• Perform weekly spot checks on rigging stock and warehouse stock.
• Review ELD compliance for cranes; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Maxim Crane Works, LP invites applications for an Assistant Dispatcher role designed to train and expose you to the full scope of branch dispatch duties. You will assist in coordinating labor and equipment, scheduling, and ensuring timely delivery to customers while following company policies.

You may occasionally perform Dispatcher duties as needed. The role emphasizes communication, regulatory compliance, weather-based planning, and daily reporting, with room to grow into lead-dispatch