Heavy Equipment Dispatcher (Flatbed & Rentals)

Power Trip Rentals Llc; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Trip Rentals in Signal Hill, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Dispatcher to coordinate daily movement of heavy rental equipment, including Class A flatbed and Class C trucks, with drivers to ensure deliveries and pickups stay on schedule.

You will review rental orders, plan routes, maintain clear driver communications, and work with yard, service, sales, and operations to ensure equipment readiness. Weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment, rental, logistics, or flatbed dispatching is strongly preferred.
• Experience dispatching Class A flatbed trucks is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with jobsite deliveries and equipment transportation.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and driver compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, and dispatch Class A flatbed and Class C drivers for deliveries, pickups, transfers, and will-call orders.
• Coordinate transportation of heavy equipment including forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, generators, and related assets.
• Review rental orders and contracts to ensure correct equipment, delivery method, and truck type prior to dispatch.
• Plan routes and delivery schedules based on jobsite access, delivery windows, load requirements, and priorities.
• Maintain constant communication with drivers, providing instructions, updates, and support.
• Monitor fleet locations, job progress, and equipment status; respond to delays or changes.
• Communicate with customers regarding ETAs, delivery changes, access issues, or delays
• Coordinate with yard, service, sales, and operations to ensure equipment readiness and accuracy
• Update dispatch notes, job statuses, and delivery documentation in the rental management system
• Handle dispatch paperwork, driver logs, and delivery confirmations
• Ensure drivers are compliant with DOT regulations, hours of service, and safety policies
• Assist with occasional local deliveries or site checks as needed

Skills

Heavy equipment dispatching

Logistics planning

DOT regulations knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Dispatch software

Job description

Power Trip Rentals in Signal Hill, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Dispatcher to coordinate daily movement of heavy rental equipment, including Class A flatbed and Class C trucks, with drivers to ensure deliveries and pickups stay on schedule.

You will review rental orders, plan routes, maintain clear driver communications, and work with yard, service, sales, and operations to ensure equipment readiness. Weekend coverage may be required.