Equipment Dispatcher (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) + Company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Independence Excavating is seeking an Equipment Dispatcher to plan and dispatch heavy equipment and assets, ensuring safety compliance and efficient schedules. The role involves coordinating with leadership, coordinating repairs, and maintaining clear communications across crews.

Qualified candidates typically have 5+ years of dispatch experience, familiarity with DOT regulations, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dispatch experience with heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.
• Ability to multitask across several projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch heavy equipment, or other assets, to appropriate locations according to requests and specifications. Prepare daily work and run schedules.
• Responsible for DOT and fleet safety regulatory compliance.
• Oversee all communications and relay messages and information to or from leadership and work crews.
• Work with leadership in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
• Collaborate with heavy shop for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules.

Skills

Dispatch experience

DOT regulations

Multitask

MS Office

Leadership

Winch operations

Hazmat transport

Hydraulics knowledge

Electronics knowledge

Diesel machinery

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Equipment Dispatcher

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with Independence Excavating? We are seeking a dynamic Equipment Dispatcher to join our team and lead the charge in ensuring planning and tracking of equipment resources, compliance, team collaboration, and ensuring safety regulations are followed.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

Your Responsibilities:

• Schedule and dispatch heavy equipment, or other assets, to appropriate locations according to requests and specifications. Prepare daily work and run schedules.
• Responsible for DOT and fleet safety regulatory compliance.
• Oversee all communications and relay messages and information to or from leadership and work crews.
• Work with leadership in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
• Collaborate with heavy shop for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules.

Do you have what it takes?

• Preferred 5+ years of dispatch experience with heavy equipment and other assets
• Knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Rule & Regulations, state regulations regarding height and weight maximums.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects.
• Solid Computer Competency; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Self-motivated with effective leadership skills.
• Knowledge of winch operations, hazmat transport and placarding.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, gas and diesel heavy machinery.

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Excellent Benefits:
  
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Independence Excavating, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.