Dispatcher Opportunity At Hercules Concrete It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hercules Concrete is currently seeking a Dispatcher to work out of our corporate office in Warren, MI. We're looking for someone that is a highly motivated and driven individual on the quest for a challenge. In this role, the Dispatcher works hands-on coordinating concrete delivery operations to ensure overall safety, quality, efficiency and profitability. If you love a challenge and are looking for a rewarding career, the Dispatcher opportunity in Warren may be right for you!
Hours:
Must be open to working 8pm - 6am shift or 5am to 3pm shift, fully in office, Monday - Friday Occasional Saturday work incentivized at $50/hour in addition to your base salary
The ideal candidate will have:- 2+ years' experience in concrete dispatching.
- An understanding of QC/QA for the ready mix concrete industry.
- Knowledge of concrete production equipment, processes, and maintenance programs.
- Excellent organizational skills, and is able to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
- The ability to use multiple forms of communication such as multi-line telephone system, mobile phones, two-way radios, emails, and other forms of communication methods.
- The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Union contract knowledge.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Authoritative figure who will lead drivers daily
- Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Answers incoming calls from our plants, our drivers, and our customers.
- Utilizing maps (on the computer) to execute directions accurately and selecting the most efficient route possible.
- Process information from drivers in the field, the sales team, and our customers to make sure everyone is on the same page.
- Efficiently schedule drivers to meet production demands.
- Balancing driver hours to assure productivity and customers' needs are met while ensuring compliance with applicable DOT laws.
- Maintaining radio contact and or phone contact with drivers.
- Assist with driver recruiting and retention.
- Must be willing to work long hours and weekends during the peak season (there is a lucrative incentive for weekend work)
- As a Dispatcher, you will be responsible for providing quality customer service.
- Perform other duties assigned, or assist others in their duties as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to enter into a supervisory position, or get into an expanding company that will allow you to showcase your skills and reward you accordingly. Our company values a positive attitude and the mindset of a winner. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, 401(k), paid vacation, and life insurance.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
