Dispatcher

Griffith Company • Full-time • Santa Fe Springs, CA • $30 - $40 / year • 1d ago

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dispatcher to join our growing team. The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the timely and accurate dispatch of field workers, equipment, material and vehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate and ensure the timely and accurate dispatch of field workers, equipment, material and vehicles.
Utilize B2W Schedule to monitor workforce and equipment allocations.
Work in support of the project team to ensure workforce allocations are in compliance with project requirements.
Set up lodging for traveling crews.
Coordinate with the internal equipment department to schedule maintenance and equipment moves as needed at project sites.
Call in dig alerts as needed for projects.
Assist project teams with night shift planning and coordination.
Order materials and heavy equipment for various jobsites.
Oversee the generation and issuance of purchase orders. Maintain through DocuSign.
Generate reports and maintain various dispatch logs, labor allocation logs, and equipment usage reports.
Act as a liaison between field personnel and vendor representatives.
Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems or requests.
Respond to vendor preliminary information requests.
Order safety supplies and uniforms for the field.
Perform inventory control processes.
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

Previous dispatch and customer service experience in the construction industry is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.
Effective team player who communicates constructively and actively listens to other members of the team.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and problem-solve.
Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook is preferred.
Prior experience with dispatch software or related database is preferred.
Ability to coordinate drivers locally and across Southern California with accuracy and excellent service.

COMPETENCIES

Effective communication
Time management/multitasking
Detail oriented
Service oriented
Stress management
Punctual

EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most time spent in an indoor office environment
Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time
Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs
Pushing/pulling of file cabinets
Extended visual use of a computer screen
Frequent typing
Frequent talking and listening on the phone

COMPANY BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly rate: $30.00 - $40.00

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company’s CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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