Dispatcher, Transportation

Join Metromont LLC

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete.

Most of all, we're a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums.

And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we've been for nearly a century.

The Dispatcher receives shipping requirements from each job and dispatches drivers daily.

Order and delivery of all permits as needed for each day's delivery. Arrange escorts/flag cars when needed. Research and find new flag car companies when needed out of state. Capture pilot car services and cost in CV per load. Approve payments for shuttle in VP. Record service disruptions, time, and action taken. Review orders in CV and strategically plan drivers to be the most efficient and cost effective for Metromont.

Participate in any required planning meetings. Send load requirements to third party haulers. Send shipping tickets to all Metromont drivers. Monitor all the loads for the day to ensure they make it to the correct location on time. Remain in constant contact with all drivers. Monitor daily list of loaded and empty trailers from drop lots. Update permit/regulation binders as needed.

If location staff structure requires, send emails/correspondence to Transportation Supervisor/Manager and Yard manager as to when pieces will be available and ready to ship. If location staff structure requires, review all jobs in CV as needed to ensure the erectors have orders in with a 3-day minimum. Notify the supervisor if any erector is not maintaining orders in CV. If location staff structure requires, work with Erectors to ensure that loads arrive on time per order in CV.

Supply drivers with directions and contacts for jobs. Assist the warehouse with material deliveries when needed. Must adhere to all Metromont, DOT, and OSHA safety rules and regulations. Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment are clean and orderly.

Report to Transportation Supervisor/Manager as organizational structure requires. Coordinate and communicate with many drivers and field representatives throughout the day. Work as a member of a team

Friendly and customer-focused Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks Maintain neat and professional work area Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

High School Diploma or equivalent required 2-year degree or trucking experience preferred

Works both inside in an office environment and outside in the elements as required Monday – Friday with Rotational Saturday Typical work hours will be between 7-4 but could vary with workload. Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on business…