Dispatcher

Job Summary

The Trucking Dispatcher works in the Dispatch Center to coordinate the delivery of aggregate materials and cement powder to 12 internal ready mix concrete plants. This position is responsible for scheduling trucks, monitoring plant inventory levels, coordinating drivers and suppliers, and ensuring materials arrive on time to support uninterrupted concrete productions.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$55,000 - $65,000

Responsibilities

• Enforce company safety policies and applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Schedule and coordinate daily deliveries of sand, gravel, crushed stone, cement powder, and other materials to 12 ready mix plants
• Monitor plant inventory levels, including aggregate stockpiles and cement silo levels, to anticipate shortages and prioritize deliveries
• Coordinate company-owned trucks and third-party trucking companies
• Communicate with plant managers, batch operators, drivers, and management regarding delivery schedules and material requirements
• Adjust dispatch schedules to address changing production demands, traffic delays, equipment breakdowns, and supplier issues
• Ensure the correct material quantities, delivery locations, and unloading requirements are communicated before dispatched
• Maintain accurate dispatch logs, delivery tickets, truck assignments, and delivery records
• Monitor truck utilization, delivery performance, and transportation costs while minimizing delays and plant downtime

Work Schedule

Full-time. Early morning starts, extended hours, and occasional weekend or holiday coverage maybe required based on operational needs.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Underanding of truck scheduling, material inventory management, and delivery coordination
• Strong organizational, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Micosoft Excel, email (Outlook), dispatch software, and GPS tracking systems
• Ability to manage multiple trucks, delivery locatoins, and changing priorities simultaneously
• Committment to workplace safety, accuracy, and reliable service

Preferred:

• Prior experience in trucking dispatch, transportation, logistics, or fleet coordination
• Exprience with ready mix concrete, aggregate hauling, cement powder, or bulk material transportation

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.