Marine Dispatcher

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture where career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

Know Business Demands. Become thoroughly familiar with the day's business demands by reviewing previous scheduled arrival and departures at varying docks/ports.

Direct Loading and Delivery. Direct tugs and barges to various quarries for loading and sales yards for delivery and unloading.

Report Issues. Immediately report any delivery problems to supervisors and managers for quick resolution or mitigation.

Receive Internal Orders. Receive internal orders, primarily by telephone and internal spreadsheets, regarding requested delivery of product and arrival window, based on inventory and sales demand

Receive External Orders. Receive external orders, primarily by email or telephone, regarding projects booked by sales and long-term delivery schedules.

Determine Schedules. Tactfully balance cost-effective delivery times and rates for Company with demands. Make a schedule for tugs and barges for the next business day/week in correspondence with order requirements.

Complete Daily Reports. Complete reports daily on sales, product allowances and adjustments, delivery problems, and other matters.

Work Rotating Schedule. During training, this position will work Monday-Friday. Once fully trained, the employee will work a rotating schedule of three 12 hour days, including the weekends.

Skills You'll Need:

Interpersonal Skills. Must have the ability to maintain satisfactory customer relations. Must be able to work independently and make decisions while providing excellent customer service by phone and electronically. Must be able to communicate effectively with both customers and employees.

Time Management Skills. Must have the ability to plan ahead to effect timely product delivery according to schedule, work at a fast pace, and prioritize work. Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work well under pressure.

Product Knowledge. Must have knowledge of aggregate materials and maritime law. Must also know transportation requirements and regulations.

Technology Skills. Must be skilled in using computers to record information and create reports.

Scheduling Skills. Must be able to schedule and organize large numbers of people and equipment efficiently and quickly.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. An industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a critical part of our business.

Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $26.40 - $33.87. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.