Rigging & Equipment Dispatch Lead

MEI Industrial Solutions; North East (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions in Maryland is seeking an experienced Dispatcher to plan, coordinate, and schedule rigging crews and equipment for customer projects while ensuring DOT regulations and safety standards are met.

You will manage the daily dispatch board, entry of labor and equipment hours in ADP, and preparation of essential paperwork. Proficiency with WrightPlan and MS Office is required to optimize field operations and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years dispatching experience in rigging/transport.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of intra and interstate permit regulations.
• Knowledge of export/import customs requirements.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain.

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 (MEI and rentals) and tools to crew per job requirements including scheduling of equipment repairs. Completion of all paperwork related to equipment maintenance, issues and repairs including the ordering of permits.
• Prepare, organize and distribute all required paperwork to appropriate groups (crew, accounting, operations management) related to the job, change orders, assignment of crew and equipment, safety, JHA’s (job hazard analysis) and equipment repairs & inspections.
• Perform data entry into software applications (WrightPlan) for labor and equipment.
• Review, edit and adjust labor hours in electronic timekeeping system (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 being met.
• Communicate daily with job foreman and drivers for efficiency of scheduling and dispatch.
• Provide new hire orientation to include safety, job and timekeeping & attendance requirements and expectations.

Skills

Dispatching

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WrightPlan

ADP

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions in Maryland is seeking an experienced Dispatcher to plan, coordinate, and schedule rigging crews and equipment for customer projects while ensuring DOT regulations and safety standards are met.

You will manage the daily dispatch board, entry of labor and equipment hours in ADP, and preparation of essential paperwork. Proficiency with WrightPlan and MS Office is required to optimize field operations and on-time performance.