Dispatch Manager

NWPX Geneva
- Orem, 1465 West 400 North, Orem, Utah, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

SUMMARY OF

JOB PURPOSE:

The Transportation Manager plans, coordinates, and improves the safe and efficient transportation of finished products to customers and project sites. This position oversees drivers, fleet utilization, delivery scheduling, regulatory compliance, transportation costs, and third‑party carriers. The Transportation Manager works closely with Sales, Production, Yard Operations, Customer Service, and Plant Management to ensure deliveries are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly delivery schedules.
• Match available trucks, trailers, drivers, and outside carriers with delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with Production and Yard Operations to confirm products are ready before dispatch.
• Monitor deliveries and address delays, breakdowns, site restrictions, and schedule changes.
• Provide drivers with accurate delivery instructions, jobsite information, permits, and documentation.
• Communicate delivery changes and service issues promptly to customers and internal teams.
• Balance company fleet utilization with outside carrier capacity.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, state, and company transportation requirements.
• Maintain driver qualification files, vehicle records, permits, registrations, and required documentation.
• Monitor hours of service, electronic logs, vehicle inspections, load securement, and driver performance.
• Lead transportation safety meetings and driver training.
• Investigate accidents and delivery‑related incidents; implement and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs for trucks and trailers.
• Monitor fleet availability and minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain records for maintenance costs, fuel usage, mileage, and equipment condition.
• Recommend vehicle replacement or capital investment based on operating costs and fleet needs.
• Monitor transportation cost per mile, hour, delivery, and as a percentage of sales.
• Review overtime, fuel usage, empty miles, detention time, and third‑party freight costs.
• Approve and verify freight invoices and supporting delivery documentation.
• Improve routing, backhauls, load utilization, and delivery efficiency.
• Prepare transportation budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance reports.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate drivers, dispatchers, and transportation employees.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop transportation personnel.
• Establish expectations for safety, attendance, equipment care, service, and performance.
• Coordinate jobsite access, unloading conditions, delivery windows, and special equipment needs.
• Resolve delivery complaints and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate oversized or overweight loads, permits, routing, and pilot…