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Job Summary
Responsible for scheduling and coordination of transportation to deliver aggregate and asphalt products, equipment, and other supplies; ensures DOT compliance related to trucking and logistics. Supports logistics operations by assisting with daily oversight and direction of internal team of drivers and contract haulers to ensure trucking operations targets and deadlines are met.
Main Responsibilities
Dispatching / Driver Foreman
Establish delivery schedules to target efficiency and profitability according to factors such as truck capacities, distances to delivery site, and unloading time; assign drivers for scheduled deliveries
Maintain and streamline order entry and dispatch systems and processes
Maintain regular communication with drivers and customers to ensure delivery deadlines are met, relay work orders, messages, or information to operations and manufacturing crews
Track delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency; review established key performance indicators to assess performance and recommend / implement improvements
Establish win-win relationships with external haulers to provide the best transportation services at the lowest sustainable cost; find opportunities to lower freight rates
Collaborate with shop to coordinate repair and preventative maintenance of trucking equipment
Ensure records and information related to trucking operations are stored and maintained in an effective manner
Conduct routine safety inspections / observations at job sites
Maintain effective collaboration with other employees, internal / external customers, suppliers, and third-party partners
Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of truck drivers, providing guidance and support to ensure they meet performance and safety standards; train new drivers in company policies, procedures, and safety protocols, and provide ongoing coaching and development to the team
Ensure that all team members adhere to safety regulations, including the proper loading and unloading of cargo, securing loads, complying with DOT regulations, performing pre-and post-trip safety inspections and maintain driver logs according to state and federal regulations.
Coordinate with operations and customers haul routes, delivery patterns, and supervise external haul trucks when delivering to asphalt paving projects or key external sales projects
Perform other projects and duties related to role as assigned
Compliance
Formulate oversize and overweight permits to meet DOT guidelines; ensure loads follow height and width requirements as well as route verification
Monitor Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) scores and activities; make recommendations to management regarding improvement
Collaborate with safety and human resources team to ensure adherence to DOT regulations related to commercial driver compliance
Education :
Highschool diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; CDL preferred
Skills :
3 years of experience working in logistics, aggregate product production or similar environment; direct experience with truck dispatching or similar role preferred
Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance
Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of people
Ability to provide direction to others, and ability to provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
Ability to operate multiple types of commercial vehicles, including but not limited to belly dumps, side dumps, end dumps, water trucks, etc.
Ability to maintain a clean driving record and compliance with applicable FMCSA CDL driver requirements
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing situations, prioritize, and problem-solve in a dynamic environment
Proficiency in use of computers including MS Office programs, project planning, and dispatch / logistics software
Sound knowledge of DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Physical Requirements :
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
Regularly required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to handle and manipulate objects, including vehicle components, and secure hoses, chains, and / or couplings, write, use a keyboard, and / or mobile device
Frequently required to work from a seated position driving a commercial vehicle for prolonged periods
Frequently required to climb in and out of vehicles and / or equipment
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
Regularly required to perform tasks requiring visual acuity
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Frequently required to stand / work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
Frequently work near heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
Frequently exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles, fuel, oil, and other chemicals
Some travel may be required to attend meetings / training, and / or visit work sites
Benefits and Perks :
Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Product and Service Group Discount Programs
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Application window anticipated to close on 03 / 06 / 2025; open until filled.
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