Dispatcher

Barnhart; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bon

401(k) match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking a Dispatcher in Shreveport, LA to coordinate operators, drivers and crews, schedule equipment, and secure routing plans for oversized loads. You will serve as the main contact for customers, manage daily planning, and support site offices.

You should be proficient with Excel and dispatch software, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Barnhart offers a competitive salary, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Excel and data entry systems.
• Strong communication with internal teams and customers.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and dispatch operators, drivers, and crews to job sites daily.
• Schedule crews and equipment using dispatch software.
• Secure routing plans and permits for oversized and overweight loads.
• Serve as primary contact for customers, answer calls, size equipment needs, and assist with crane services.
• Collect and review employee timecards daily and submit weekly reports to the branch manager and payroll team.
• Support the office manager, sales team, and other staff with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Participate in team meetings, including daily planning sessions and occasional management discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Dispatch software

Job description

Position Overview: Our Dispatchers play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating moving pieces, communicating with teams and customers, and being at the center of fast-paced, day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and dispatch operators, drivers, and rigging crews to job sites on a daily basis
• Schedule crews and equipment using dispatch software to ensure efficient job execution
• Secure routing plans and permits for oversized and overweight loads
• Serve as a point of contact for customers - answer inbound calls, help size equipment needs, and assist with scheduling crane services
• Collect and review employee timecards daily and submit weekly reports to the branch manager and payroll team
• Support the office manager, sales team, and other staff with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Participate in team meetings, including daily planning (whiteboard) sessions and occasional management discussions

Qualifications

• Comfort working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general data entry systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both internal teams and external customers
• Solid organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills

Barnhart Offers

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• $1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of Pay
• Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Long and Short term Disability, Life Insurance and other benefits that will be discussed in more detail during your interview process
• Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities

PURPOSE

Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER

Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK

Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE

Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the "One TEAM." We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran