Dispatcher

Metromont; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont is seeking a Dispatcher to manage shipping requirements, dispatch drivers, and coordinate with transportation staff. The role involves ensuring on-time deliveries, arranging escorts, and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience with trucking operations, and proficiency in MS Office. Work occurs in a mixed office and field environment with typical hours, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-year degree or trucking experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Order and delivery permits for each day’s deliveries.
• Arrange escorts/flag cars when needed.
• Research and select flag car companies if needed out of state.
• Record service disruptions, time, and actions taken.
• Plan drivers to be most efficient and cost-effective for Metromont.
• Send load requirements to third party haulers.
• Monitor loads to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Verbal communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year degree or trucking experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Job description

Position Title

Dispatcher

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we're a trusted partner, working side‑by‑side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are and who we've been for nearly a century.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Dispatcher receives shipping requirements from each job and dispatches drivers daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Order and delivery of all permits as needed for each day's delivery.
• Arrange escorts/flag cars when needed.
• Research and find new flag car companies when needed out of state.
• Capture pilot car services and cost in CV per load. Approve payments for shuttle in VP
• Record service disruptions, time, and action taken.
• Review orders in CV and strategically plan drivers to be the most efficient and cost effective for Metromont.
• Participate in any required planning meetings.
• Send load requirements to third party haulers.
• Send shipping tickets to all Metromont drivers.
• Monitor all the loads for the day to ensure they make it to the correct location on time.
• Remain in constant contact with all drivers.
• Monitor daily list of loaded and empty trailers from drop lots.
• Update permit /regulation binders as needed.
• If location staff structure requires, send emails/correspondence to Transportation Supervisor/Manager and Yard manager as to when pieces will be available and ready to ship.
• If location staff structure requires, review all jobs in CV as needed to ensure the erectors have orders in with a 3-day minimum. Notify the supervisor if any erector is not maintaining orders in CV.
• If location staff structure requires, work with Erectors to ensure that loads arrive on time per order in CV.
• Supply drivers with directions and contacts for jobs.
• Assist the warehouse with material deliveries when needed.
• Must adhere to all Metromont, DOT, and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment are clean and orderly.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Report to Transportation Supervisor/Manager as organizational structure requires.
• Coordinate and communicate with many drivers and field representatives throughout the day.
• Work as a member of a team

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Friendly and customer-focused
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Maintain neat and professional work area
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2-year degree or trucking experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Works both inside in an office environment and outside in the elements as required
• Monday Friday with Rotational Saturday
• Typical work hours will be between 7-4 but could vary with workload.
• Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on business needs

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• High‑visibility vest
• Hard hat
• Gloves (various types)
• Steel‑toe shoes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an office position that requires sitting, standing, and walking.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont's core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.

Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.

The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.

No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

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