Company Info
The success Manatt's, Inc., enjoys today in the construction industry started more than 60 years ago. Back then, it was one man, one truck, and now our team of employees numbers more than 700 strong. We have dozens of ready-mix and asphalt production facilities around the state of Iowa. Our massive fleet of dump and ready-mix trucks serves thousands of job sites every year. In addition, our concrete and asphalt paving divisions, along with our various other crews, complete hundreds of projects every season.
Job Description
Our Trucking Division based in Brooklyn has an immediate opening for a Dump Truck Dispatcher. This individual directly supervises and coordinates activities of 25 to 50 drivers engaged in delivering aggregate and other material to plant sites, job sites, customers, and directly oversees the field trucking foreman. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Interviews and hires applicants.
- Promotes, participates in performance appraisals, rewards, disciplines, addresses complaints and resolves problems regarding employees.
- Carries out supervisory resonsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws..
- Oversees loading and dispatching of dump truck drivers and trucks.
- Plans routes and schedules drivers and trucks for delivery of aggregates and other materials.
- Ensures established routes and schedules are maintained.
- Communicates with equipment manager, supervisors, plant managers, job foremen, and outside customers for delivery of aggregates and other materials.
- Hires and schedules outside trucks to assist in deliveries to plants and jobs.
- Orders state, county, and city permits for oversize and overweight loads.
- Approves and codes time cards, fuel tickets, and delivery tickets.
- Tracks drivers’ hours of service and monitors log books to ensure DOT compliance.
- Maintains files for driver daily logs and daily vehicle inspection reports for DOT compliance.
- Compiles list of available trucks.
- Assigns trucks according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, and freight requirements.
- Issues keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers.
- Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return.
- Investigates overdue trucks.
- Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio or other available communication method.
- Issues equipment to drivers such as material handling supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Assigns helpers to drivers.
- May be required to load/unload trucks.
- May be required to drive or escort a commercial motor vehicle.
- During absence of other dispatch personnel, additional tasks may be required.
- Secondary functions of general laborer and other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic computer skills
- Current Class A CDL (Commerical Driver License) with airbrake and combination endorsement preferred.
- Current IDOT (Iowa Department of Transportation) Physical preferred.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD & D
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Flex Plan
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Funeral Leave
For a complete benefits listing or to learn more about Manatts, Inc., visit www.manatts.com.
