Rigging Dispatch Coordinator

MEI Industrial Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Dispatcher to schedule and assign rigging crews to jobs in compliance with customer requirements and DOT regulations. You will ensure MEI-owned and rental equipment is allocated and maintained, plan crews and equipment for each job, and manage related paperwork.

The role involves daily coordination of crews, equipment, and timekeeping, maintenance of field documentation, and supervision to meet MEI safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years dispatching experience or comparable field preferred in rigging/transportation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and project management skills.
• Creative thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to excel and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of intra and interstate trip permit regulations.
• Knowledge of customs requirements related to export/import shipments.
• Valid and current driver’s license or ability to attain.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and schedule work crews and equipment for each job including travel, load time and non-job-related projects and tasks.
• Manage paperwork related to daily export packing crew responsibilities.
• Assign and dispatch work crews every morning to job sites and yard projects based on customer and MEI requirements ensuring employees are assigned to job/projects in accordance with their skill set.
• Dispatch/assign equipment and tools to crew per job requirements including scheduling of equipment repairs.
• Prepare, organize and distribute all required paperwork to appropriate groups related to the job, change orders, assignment of crew and equipment, safety, JHA’s and equipment repairs & inspections.
• Perform data entry into WrightPlan for labor and equipment.
• Review, edit and adjust labor hours in ADP, preparing final review and approval by manager.
• Update dispatch job board daily by adding and cancelling pending and confirmed jobs.
• Coordinate, track and schedule drop off and pick up all equipment and rentals related to jobs, including equipment from other MRC locations.
• Provide direct supervision of driving and rigging crews to ensure performance, safety and MEI standards are met.
• Communicate daily with job foreman and drivers for scheduling efficiency.
• Provide new hire orientation covering safety, job and timekeeping/attendance requirements and expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Trip permits knowledge

Customs knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Dispatcher to schedule and assign rigging crews to jobs in compliance with customer requirements and DOT regulations. You will ensure MEI-owned and rental equipment is allocated and maintained, plan crews and equipment for each job, and manage related paperwork.

The role involves daily coordination of crews, equipment, and timekeeping, maintenance of field documentation, and supervision to meet MEI safety and performance standards.