Dispatcher - Charles Town, WV (Finance)
Job ID: 512133
W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia's largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 350 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Summary
Administrative support member essential to the efficient operation of truck schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to prepare daily trucking schedule for construction crews and HMA plants.
- Proactively communicate and adjusts schedules, as needed, to accommodate changing needs.
- Prepare truck tickets and corresponding backup information for each day.
- Review and research new and existing transportation vendors; programs to reduce, replace and improve upon transportation costs
- Assist shop manager to maintain vehicle maintenance and records as needed.
- Assure all DMV, OSHA and CDL compliance laws are followed.
- Head up fleet management through Fleet Watchers.
- Ensure all safety practices are being enforced including load securement.
- Actively participates in training and development.
- Guide drivers and all outside haulers, coordinates with loading crew for next day hauling.
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
- Sometimes our asphalt crews work at night, so availability (by phone) outside of normal work hours is essential.
Job Location
- This position will be located at our Charles Town, WV location.
Requirements
- 1+ years of dispatch experience preferred.
- Understanding of safety and transportation requirements.
- Demonstrated written / oral communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage time and resource.
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interface with peers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel, Word, Outlook programs.
- Willing to work flexible, and extended hours, if needed.
- College degree preferred.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
