Logistics Coordinator / DOT Dispatcher
Damcon, LPLogistics Coordinator / DOT Dispatcher
DAMCON, LP
Dallas, TX
Job Details: Starting pay rate is $22.50- $25.00 per hour (payrate to be determined based on applicant’s experience
Job Type: Full-time
Full Job Description:
Damcon, LP fabricates, furnishes, and installs reinforcing steels on large construction projects in the southwest United States. Our drivers transport steel and other material
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s to projects at various construction sites. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented trucking dispatcher to coordinate, manage, and oversee freight transportation operations efficiently. In this vital role, you will serve as the communication hub between our drivers, fabrication shops, fabrication division, project site supervisor, as well as clients to ensure timely and safe deliveries.
Duties:
· Ensure compliance with all required safety policies and procedures, including DAMCON policies and procedures and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
· Coordinate and communicate with our outside DOT compliance team and account manager.
· Coordinate with project team to confirm delivery dates and times and arrange for the proper and timely delivery of materials to the project site.
· Act as the primary contact between fabrication team, drivers, project team and in certain instances clients.
· Assign and schedule loaded freight trailers to drivers based on delivery priorities, driver availability.
· Collaborate with drivers to establish efficient routes for all deliveries, ensuring accurate instructions, as well as updating the routes throughout the day for optimization.
· Be Proficient in the use of GPS and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools to monitor vehicle locations and assist with updating route planning
· Maintain detailed records of dispatch activities, including shipment and delivery status, delivery times, detailed logs of deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and driver logs using transportation management systems such as Samsara
· Utilize fleet management systems for updating driver folders/files, confirming drivers remain eligible to operate assigned commercial vehicles, maintenance scheduling, compliance tracking in coordination with outside vendor, and keep record of and, if necessary, provide information needed to procure permits or fuel tax filing.
Requirements:
· 2+ years of experience in dispatching and trucking within the transportation or logistics industry
· Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and hours of service
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, multitasking, time management abilities, and ability to work under pressure
· Strong knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), GPS technology, GIS mapping tools, and fleet management software
· Proficiency in data entry and familiarity with Samsara or other transportation management platforms
· Experience in data entry for maintaining detailed dispatch logs and shipment records
· Knowledge of the construction industry is desired, but not necessary.
If interested, please email logistics@damcon.us or hr@damcon.us or give us a call at 713-341-2281.
Pay: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person