Dispatcher

Dispatcher Position Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc is a privately held locally owned and operated general contractor specializing in heavy civil construction. Over the years GMCC has become one of the largest and most diversified contractors in the Puget Sound Region, self-performing approximately 85% - 90% of all projects awarded. GMCC's status as a leader in the Puget Sound construction industry gives our team an opportunity to work on a variety of unique projects in the area. You will be a member of a team that provides accelerated career growth through exposure to all civil disciplines. Stoneway Concrete, a division of Merlino Construction is seeking a Dispatcher for our facility in Seattle. Location: 9216 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 Position Type: Full time Position Hours: Hours will vary Position Summary Order taker is priority work plus light dispatching Communicate information and interact with drivers verbally via radio Develop a working knowledge of concrete and its various applications Learn and remember mix designs and product codes Answer phone calls and input orders accurately Read, understand and use demand graphs to schedule drivers and future work Clearly and accurately relay jobsite directions and order information to drivers and QC technicians Keep records and report driver injuries and accidents to appropriate parties Work with sales and technical services to provide excellent customer service and meet customer needs Work in coordination with batch plant operator and shop to keep entire operation of mixer truck deliveries running smoothly Requirements/Qualifications Prior experience with logistics, concrete construction and or trucking Reliable means of transportation to arrive at work on time Computer and data entry skills Strong basic math skills Ability to multi-task and stay on task in a fast paced and distracting environment Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with co-workers and customers Ability to stay calm during high stress situations Ability to prioritize and problem solve quickly in real time situations Preferred: Experience with high call volume up to 100 calls per day Ready Mix Dispatch Experience Concrete and or construction experience Strong retention of Mix design codes, product codes and customer names. Stoneway Concrete Offers a Superior Benefits Package Which Includes: 401K Retirement Medical, Dental, & Vision Defined Pension Plan Profit Sharing Paid Vacations Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance / AD&D Long Term Disability Benefit Flexible Spending Account Discount Gym Memberships If you would like to work for a company that values honesty, loyalty and customer service while providing employees an opportunity to fulfill career goals, please submit your resume and cover letter to: View email address on click.appcast.io We are a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not illegally discriminate in our employment decisions based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status or pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by local or federal law. We are also an Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in our employment selection process.