Central Dispatcher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Central Dispatcher

Location: Trenton, MO

As a Central Dispatcher at Fischer Concrete Services you’ll be the key point of contact for our three ready-mix concrete plants in Harrison, Grundy, and Livingston Counties. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless operations by coordinating with customers, drivers, and plant staff to manage order intake, scheduling, and delivery logistics. If you’re a detail-oriented problem solver with strong communication skills, we’d love to hear from you.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating and communicating with commercial vehicle operators regarding start time, hours, routes and end time.
• Scheduling of commercial vehicles with regard to jobs.
• Scheduling customers with regard to future deliveries throughout the week.
• Coordinating truck maintenance or issues that arise while also completing schedule on time.
• Verification of the status of customer accounts prior to taking orders.
• Communication with your manager and accounting team when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with concrete construction or concrete mixer vehicle operation is preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of dispatching experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Possession of strong organizational and technical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong understanding of logistics.
• Ability to problem solve and think critically.
• Ability to precisely take down orders and input into applicable system.
• Ability to use multiple computer screens on a desktop to schedule and monitor trucks.
• Ability to utilize basic functions on various Microsoft programs, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to use a smart phone for apps and communication.
• Familiarity with concrete mix designs is a plus.
• Team oriented individual with a positive attitude.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.  We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and short and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, and company paid maternity leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer