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Overview Kilgore, a Summit Material company, is looking for a Dispatch Manager. This position will be responsible for the day‑to‑day transportation operations including safety, quality, scheduling, and personnel management in the Grand Junction, Colorado; Silverthorne, Colorado; and Moab, Utah markets.
Roles & Responsibilities
Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations to improve operational performance.
Oversee the efficient movement of trucks between assigned plants within a shipping area while effectively communicating with dispatchers to meet market needs.
Review orders in the system for proper mix design, travel times, correct job start times, and job or customer‑specific needs.
Communicate with customers to provide information regarding the company’s ability to meet expected delivery times and handle questions or concerns.
Work closely with the sales department to ensure equipment and material availability for specific projects and jobs.
Analyze and review yardage and delivery reports to ensure optimum asset utilization.
Communicate with drivers, plant managers, production managers, and operations manager on a regular basis to avoid or address issues, concerns or problems.
Monitor fleet status to ensure customer satisfaction and maximum equipment and labor utilization.
Work closely with operations to ensure drivers are following company, local, state, and federal safety and DOT guidelines, regulations and policies.
Adjust dispatch schedule as needed to reflect current and accurate information.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience / Skills
Current/Valid Class A or B CDL and current med card preferred
Previous dispatch experience in construction materials preferred
Thorough knowledge of D.O.T. regulations and a proven ability to maintain a safe transportation operation
Record of improving work processes to ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency and profitability
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Benefits
Recession resistant industry
70,000–80,000 per year
Consistent work, with a work/life balance
Overtime opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k) plan with employer match contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision plan offered
Life insurance – company paid
Short‑term/long‑term disability insurance – company paid
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Overview Kilgore, a Summit Material company, is looking for a Dispatch Manager. This position will be responsible for the day‑to‑day transportation operations including safety, quality, scheduling, and personnel management in the Grand Junction, Colorado; Silverthorne, Colorado; and Moab, Utah markets.
Roles & Responsibilities
Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations to improve operational performance.
Oversee the efficient movement of trucks between assigned plants within a shipping area while effectively communicating with dispatchers to meet market needs.
Review orders in the system for proper mix design, travel times, correct job start times, and job or customer‑specific needs.
Communicate with customers to provide information regarding the company’s ability to meet expected delivery times and handle questions or concerns.
Work closely with the sales department to ensure equipment and material availability for specific projects and jobs.
Analyze and review yardage and delivery reports to ensure optimum asset utilization.
Communicate with drivers, plant managers, production managers, and operations manager on a regular basis to avoid or address issues, concerns or problems.
Monitor fleet status to ensure customer satisfaction and maximum equipment and labor utilization.
Work closely with operations to ensure drivers are following company, local, state, and federal safety and DOT guidelines, regulations and policies.
Adjust dispatch schedule as needed to reflect current and accurate information.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience / Skills
Current/Valid Class A or B CDL and current med card preferred
Previous dispatch experience in construction materials preferred
Thorough knowledge of D.O.T. regulations and a proven ability to maintain a safe transportation operation
Record of improving work processes to ensure the highest standards of quality, efficiency and profitability
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Benefits
Recession resistant industry
70,000–80,000 per year
Consistent work, with a work/life balance
Overtime opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k) plan with employer match contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision plan offered
Life insurance – company paid
Short‑term/long‑term disability insurance – company paid
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