Trucking Dispatcher at PRS Holdings Inc. – San Diego, California

Pavement Coatings Co. an employee-owned company who is a leader in the Pavement Preservation industry, is seeking an experienced Trucking Dispatcher to join our team in our San Diego branch.

Becoming a team member of PCC introduces you to a unique culture of employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward outstanding results. PCC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Position Overview

The Trucking Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the schedules of oil tankers and spreader truck drivers to oil refineries, asphalt / emulsion plants and jobsites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedules drivers to transport base material from refineries to asphalt/emulsion plants and liquid asphalt products from plants to jobsites.
• Communicates with customers about transport details, delivery or pickup times, and special handling requests
• Coordinates with construction operations and asphalt facilities
• Plans pre-determined routes and accommodates route changes as needed
• Prepares dispatch documents
• Maintains records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times
• Keeps track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply
• Reviews DOT drivers’ logs, including dispatched calls and arrival times
• Inputs and monitors costing for trucking internally and externally
• Works with shop staff to schedule repairs and services
• Coordinates with fleet for all on road vehicles and truck inspectors, hours of service, etc.
• Monitors truck repairs and maintenance schedules
• Logs customer shipping schedules and complaints
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrate flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem solving
• Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment
• Display superior written, oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and integrity, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Ability to analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to make quick decisions and commit to a clear course of action
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Education and/or Experience

• Highschool Diploma
• 10 years of relevant experience in the liquid asphalt, heavy haul, or related flied.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 products, internet, etc.
• CDL Driver’s License with clean MVR

Why Join

• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career advancement
• On the job training provided to all employees
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.