Dispatcher coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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About Us
Builders Supply is the Midwest’s largest independently owned lumberyard, owned 100% by its employees. For more than 70 years, Builders Supply has provided service to contractors and the public for all of their commercial and residential building needs.
About the Role
As a dispatcher you will be responsible for scheduling on-time, complete deliveries of building materials. Communicate with department to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective deliveries of trim and door products to customer job sites.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Contacts customers as required to confirm correct delivery times
Coordinate delivery routes for drivers to maximize route efficiencies for deliveries
Ensures drivers have all necessary information and customers get correct paperwork
Inputs sales and work orders as required
Monitors maintenance and inspection of vehicles as directed
Answers most incoming phone calls to department
Skills we are looking for
Exceptional knowledge of Omaha and surrounding areas
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of building materials helpful
Basic computer skills
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan – let US invest in YOU!
Competitive Wages
Training and Growth Opportunities
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Affordable Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Perks
FunPlex Family Outing (for the whole family!)
Annual catered lunches, BBQs, food trucks, and breakfasts
Access to the Omaha Storm Chasers and UNO Maverick Hockey tickets
Lots of company & vendor swag
Raffles, prizes, and more
Closed every Sunday
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (physical, drug, alcohol)
Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties
Minimally must be able to lift >25 pounds without assistance
Builders Supply is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Builders Supply Co., Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices based on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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