Dispatcher at Hawkeye Ready Mix Inc.

Posted in Admin - Clerical about 9 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Hiawatha, Iowa





Job Description:

Summary: The primary duties of the position include taking customer orders, batching concrete, and coordinating the delivery schedules for the companies Ready Mixed Drivers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Promotes a culture of safety.
Accurately takes customer orders with the potential of calculating price quotes.
Schedules and prioritizes the loading of ready-mix trucks with customer orders.
Provide clear route instructions, delivery requirements, and job site conditions to company drivers.
Effectively and safely operates plant related equipment.
Conducts all business activity and customer relationships in a highly ethical manner.
Work hours may include early morning, evening, and weekend hours to accommodate customer demands.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience Requirements:

Some education beyond high school and/or related experience preferred but not required.
Must maintain Commercial Drivers License and a good driving record.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
Requires excellent recordkeeping skills, math skills, as well as knowledge of computers, calculators, and testing equipment.
Good knowledge of concrete products and related construction materials.
PC operating skills needed, and some industry specific software experience preferred.
Must be Iowa DOT certified in Aggregate Sampler (Level 1), Aggregate Technician (Level 2), PCC Basic Tester Level 1 PCC and Level 2 PCC (or ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1 certification.)

Physical, mental and environmental requirements: This is a high energy and mentally demanding position. Daily problem solving is needed using engineering concepts and specifications and interpersonal skills. Good vision and hearing are required to communicate with a variety of employees, suppliers, and other management staff. Must be able to distinguish colors, size and other elements concerning the Company's products and materials. Some occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds may be required along with regular standing, walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping of objects. Most work is performed indoors with some occasional work outdoors, which is subject to seasonal Midwest weather conditions (summer heat and winter cold) dirt, dust, oils and equipment noise. Some travel may occur requiring a valid operator's license and good driving record. Position also requires high levels of personal integrity and initiative.





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