Aggregate Dispatcher

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

* Field phone calls regarding aggregate deliveries in the Portland Metro market

* Monitor and coordinate jobsite delivery and truck activity through computer terminal

* Schedule and fulfill aggregate deliveries out of 14 locations

* Acquire additional trucking from 3rd party customers to fulfill delivery responsibilities when needed

* Work closely with our Trucking Coordinator to ensure internal trucking capabilities and availability

* Track trucking round times to minimize haul costs and maximize profitability

* Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed

* Review 3rd party trucking timecards for timely payment to vendors

* Communicate with and assist Scale operators with ongoing orders

* Additional duties as assigned by manager

Minimum qualifications:

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Knowledge of the construction industry in the Portland Metro market

* Experience using computer applications (APEX, Excel, Smartsheets, etc)

* Ability to work in high stress environments and with multiple personality types

* Ability to time manage and execute multiple tasks at a time

* Advanced problem-solving skills

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance -Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts -401K with Company Match -Profit Sharing

-8 Paid Holidays -Paid Time Off -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Program -Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Ready-Mix Driver position:

Air Force: Transportation inspectors

Cargo and Freight Agents

Army: Transportation inspectors

Cargo and Freight Agents Marines: Office Clerks, General

Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers

Navy:

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers