Dispatcher - R2707

Dispatcher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We possess a robust benefits package, paying 100% for medical, dental and vision insurance and free parking. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 800 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:
The Dispatcher is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the logistical operations of all CDL trucks for cost effective and efficient resource allocation to ensure field operations are functioning at maximum capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create daily work schedules for crews, equipment to appropriate locations, according to predetermined schedules, customer requests or immediate needs,

Coordinate with field supervisors to ensure smooth workflow,
Maintain open communication with field crews via phone, email or text messages,
Coordinate the delivery and movement of construction materials and equipment to job sites,
Technology skills, particularly in transportation management software, personnel,
Knowledge of trucking regulations and DOT regulations and laws,
Speak with supervisors or customers to handle requests for services,
Prepare work orders for crew or receiving work orders from work crews,
Relay information from management to field crews and safety notices,
May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends and with little notice,
Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years old,
Must have a GED or high school diploma,
Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred,
A minimum of 1 to 3 years of dispatching experience or related experience preferably in the construction industry,
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team,
Excellent communication skills,
Excellent clerical and organizational skills to keep track of schedules, routes and personnel,
Knowledge of computers for scheduling and other dispatching duties,
Ability to multitask with different, and sometimes conflicting, events happening at the same time,
Ability to work under stressful conditions and be able to diffuse rapidly changing situations,
Ability to relay information in a fast-paced environment,
Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Note: This is an on-site position and requires the ability to work in the office during standard business hours. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this role.

Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion