Dispatcher

Martin Marietta; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking an Asph Dispatcher to coordinate material deliveries and fleet utilization across a centralized dispatch system. You will enter customer orders, schedule trucks (company and owner-operators), and track deliveries in real time to ensure on-time performance.

The ideal candidate balances customer demands with operational constraints, maintains a steady flow of aggregated materials from quarries to project sites, and champions the company’s safety-first culture while

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Work Experience: 1+ years in Construction or Logistics.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: MSHA compliance, time management, detail oriented, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, effective communication, geographical aptitude, industry knowledge, adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Enter customer orders into the central dispatch system with precise product specs, delivery windows, and job site directions.
• Develop and execute daily delivery schedules, maximize fleet utilization based on tons per driver hour and proximity to sources.
• Forecast truck requirements up to 90 days and identify potential shortages.
• Monitor GPS and load statuses to oversee trucks as they load, deliver, and return to plants.
• Move trucks between plants and quarries to respond to downtime, delays, or spikes in demand.
• Provide navigation and safety alerts for drivers; coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers, updating delivery status and resolving changes or delays.
• Communicate with Sales, Plant Managers, and Production Coordinators to align inventory with deliveries.
• Use logs and records to resolve disputes over delivery times or quantities.
• Perform basic accounting tasks: verify tickets, reconcile daily delivery reports, process haul-rate information for third-party carriers.
• Attend safety meetings and ensure drivers comply with site safety protocols.
• Maintain meticulous logs of unusual situations for liability protection.

Skills

MSHA compliance

Time management

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Effective communication

Geographical aptitude

Industry knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

Career Development Framework (“CDF”) Information

Band Description

• Performs operational or manual tasks, primarily in manufacturing, supply chain or operational environments
• Typically performs unskilled or semi-skilled work
• Typically, does not require vocational training or a university degree
• Has little or no prior relevant training or work experience
• Works under close supervision with little autonomy
• Works with clearly defined methods and tasks that are described in detail

Career Development Framework (“CDF”) Information

Band Description

• Performs operational or manual tasks, primarily in manufacturing, supply chain or operational environments
• Typically performs unskilled or semi-skilled work
• Typically, does not require vocational training or a university degree

Career Level Description

• Has little or no prior relevant training or work experience
• Works under close supervision with little autonomy
• Works with clearly defined methods and tasks that are described in detail

Job Summary

The Asph Dispatcher is responsible for the efficient coordination of material deliveries and fleet utilization. This role involves entering customer orders into a centralized system, scheduling a diverse fleet of company and third-party (owner-operator) trucks, and tracking deliveries in real-time to ensure on-time performance.

The ideal candidate acts as a high-stakes problem solver who can balance customer demands with operational constraints, maintaining a steady flow of materials (crushed stone, sand, and gravel) from quarries to project sites while upholding the company’s "Safety First" culture.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately enter customer orders into the central dispatch system ensuring all product specifications, delivery windows, and job site directions are precise.
• Develop and execute daily delivery schedules, maximizing fleet utilization based on "tons per driver hour" and proximity to aggregate sources.
• Manage and schedule business for the current day and look ahead up to 90 days to forecast truck requirements and identify potential shortages.
• Monitor the "board" or GPS tracking systems to oversee trucks as they load, deliver, and return to plants.
• Dynamically move trucks between plants and quarries to respond to plant downtime, traffic delays, or emergency spikes in demand.
• Provide clear navigation assistance and safety alerts for drivers. Coordinate with shop maintenance regarding mechanical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Function as the primary professional point of contact for customers, providing updates on delivery status and resolving issues regarding order changes or delays.
• Communicate constantly with Sales Representatives, Plant Managers, and Production Coordinators to align inventory levels with upcoming delivery commitments.
• Use recorded communication and order logs to professionally resolve disputes regarding delivery times or product quantities.
• Perform basic accounting duties, including verifying tickets, reconciling daily delivery reports, and processing haul-rate information for third-party carriers.
• Execute all company policies with a proactive focus on safety. Attend regular safety meetings and ensure all drivers are compliant with site‑specific safety protocols.
• Maintain meticulous logs of unusual situations for future reference and liability protection.

Qualifications

EducationHigh school diploma, GED, or relevant experienceWork Experience1+ years of related experience in the Construction or Logistics industry.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesTechnical proficiencyMSHA compliance and regulationTime managementDetailed orientedProblem solvingCritical thinkingCollaborationEffective communicator (written and spoken)Geographical aptitudeIndustry knowledgeAdaptability

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended shifts.

High visual acuity for reading detailed reports and multiple computer monitors simultaneously.

Capacity to manage a high volume of inbound calls and radio traffic without loss of accuracy.

High demand for reading detailed reports, tracking software, and entering data into central order systems.

Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Working Conditions

High-stress and fast-paced. Must be able to resolve "conflicting demands" such as equipment breakdowns, driver delays, and urgent customer requests simultaneously.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.