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Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!What we offer:Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities Annual Pay IncreasesPTO Available as of DAY ONEOpportunities to grow with company401(k) plan with company matchEmployee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAYPosition Summary Under the direction of the Customer Service Supervisor will ensure timely delivery service and optimum fleet utilization based on cubic yards per driver hour. Must be able to learn and perform all dispatching responsibilities. Position based in Sulphur Springs, TX Job Responsibilities Check with Dispatcher as to number of trucks and Drivers available for today’s businessCheck on any cancellations or delays in today’s businessRun current and future schedulesLearn to write up verbal ordersHandle telephone callsLearn to schedule business for the dayHandle future business as requiredContact Customer Representatives on any mix design changesInform Customer Representatives of any problems at their assigned plantsWork with Dispatcher on moving orders in current schedule as changes occurLearn to answer customers questions as to progress on current concrete poursLearn to evaluate possibility of increasing yardage on current concrete poursLearn to coordinate with maintenance as to when they may be able to work on a plantLearn to check verbal orders in order entry to verify that information is correctOther duties as assigned Preferred Education and Experience High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Prior experience (1-3 yrs) with Command Series order entry, tracking and scheduling is a plus.Ability to read and write short correspondences, and memos.Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and dived in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Computer skills; to perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software (Command Alkon); Internet software; Order processing systems; Global positioning system software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Bilingual in Spanish preferred Sales aptitude in dealing with customersDemonstrates good negotiating skills and displays empathyUses good verbal communication skills and telephone techniqueAbility to plan, organize, execute, and troubleshootProven record of dependabilityGood attention to detailAnalytical and decision making capabilitiesMust be a team playerExperience in analytical ready-mix distribution or in the industryMust be able to work in a stressful environment with multiple and conflicting demandsMust be a self-starter and a team playerMust be willing and able to learn all aspects of the Automated Dispatch System Delivery Tracking Capable of tracking trucks as they deliver product.Manage the board for when trucks are being loaded, delivering and returning to the yard.Assist Dispatch manager with real time information to make time decisions that transfer assets due to plant down time or emergency situations. Ticketing Learn to type tickets to Ensure timely deliveryLearn to monitor jobs: determine if delivery rates are correct; if jobs can be started earlier, or if there are going to be delays on P.M. jobsInform shop of trucks with mechanical problemsInform maintenance of plant problemsLearn to move trucks from plant to plant as need arisesLearn to record any unusual situation that occurs on a job on corresponding verbal order for future referenceAssist Drivers in finding job sitesGet assistance to Drivers in emergenciesInform Customer Representatives of problems on jobs that need their expertise and/or assistanceWash out Drivers as early as possibleLearn to take orders for current day and/or future delivery as neededLearn to make moves or changes in orders for customersAnswer questions regarding schedule from Production Coordinators and Customer RepresentativesOther duties as required Future Business Learn to determine if order is in schedule for next dayLearn to take phone calls and schedule business for next day and up to 90 days in the futureLearn to verify with shop on number of trucks available for next dayInform Customer Representatives about problems with the next day businessAttend safety meetingsLearn to pull conversations from recorder to resolve disputesWork to improve relations with customersLearn to compute Drivers' load schedule for next dayLearn to put call time on the recorderOther duties as required Physical Requirements Ability to stoop, bend, and reach to utilize filesAbility to sit at a desk 10+ hours per dayVisual ability to read detail reports and computer screenAbility to communicate clearly in English by telephone and 2-way radioMost time is spent in an air conditioned office environmentDISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
At Martin Marietta we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.