CAREERS

Job Summary:      
Assist and support the Regional Transportation Manager and Transportation Director in ensuring the safe, efficient and economical movement of construction materials, as well as any other material transported, potentially year-round, as needed. This hourly, non exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.

Essential Functions:
*Receive, process, and dispatch orders for both internal and external customers.
*Communicate with the Sales and Construction departments to maintain customer confidence and satisfaction.
*Set up and monitor truck and driver assignments for fulfillment of company needs.
*Assist Regional Transportation Manager, management, and the driver fleet in maintaining an efficient and timely delivery force.
*Work with Plant Operators and Weighmasters to fulfill delivery needs out of their locations.

*Proactively inform Regional Transportation Manager of any issues of delivery effort relative to drivers.
*Prepare reports showing status of delivery operations.
*Ensure full utilization of Command Alkon, Apex and associated vehicle tracking software.
* Assist with both internal and external customers.
*Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
*Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non traditional hours including Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
*Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge of:
* State and Federal regulations regarding vehicle weights, rules of the road, and hours of service.
* Local, state, and federal traffic laws.
* GOH geographical territory.
* Microsoft Office software.

Ability to:
* Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
* Learn Command Alkon, Apex & associated vehicle tracking software.
* Use computer and related office equipment.
* Work in a professional manner in a high stress, fast paced environment.
* Multi-task
* Read and explain maps and directions.
* Obtain weighmaster's license.
* Work with direct and indirect supervision.

Qualifications:
* Demonstrate above average organizational, analytical and memory skills to effectively and efficiently handle multiple priorities with short deadlines.
* Must have excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
* Must have strong data entry, typing and computer skills.
* Must have a valid driver's license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.

Education:    
* High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
* Minimum of 2 years of dispatch experience in a construction or transportation environment preferred.
* Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.

Required Training:
* Command Alkon (as applicable)
* Apex (as applicable)
* Associated vehicle tracking software.

Physical Requirements:
* Constant (67-100%) - Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
* Constant (67-100%) - Ability to use hands/fingers for typing and filing.
* Constant (67-100%) - Ability to use office equipment such as computers, copiers, telephones, etc.
* Constant (67-100%) - Ability to read PC screens and read normal type sized print.
* Frequently (34-66%) - Talk on telephone and hear telephone conversations.
* Frequently (34-66%) - Ability to work long hours on varied shifts.
* Occasionally (0-33%) - Bend, stoop, kneel to file.
* Occasionally (0-33%) - Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.