Dispatcher - Victoria, Canada - Ralmax

Ralmax

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Victoria, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Dispatcher - Chew Contracting

Employment Type:
Full Time Salary

Business Unit:
Chew Contracting

Location:
Victoria, British Columbia

Reporting to:
General Manager

Hours of Work: 8:00- 4:30 with occasional evening and weekend work

Wage Rate: 70, ,000 per year

Work Setting:
Office / Yard, Civil Construction

Number of Vacancies: 1

Chew Contracting, a Ralmax Company, has an exciting and immediate opening for a Dispatcher in Victoria.

The Dispatcher is responsible for supporting operations staff by supplying the trucks and/or equipment as requested daily with the intent to maximize job production and efficiency.

This is a varied position with the opportunity to work with external customers as well as many Chew departments and other Ralmax companies.

The Chew equipment portfolio includes tandem dump trucks, trailers, bulldozers, excavators, crushers, backhoes, wheel loaders and much more. We're excited about our new slinger trucks and transfer trailers added to the fleet this Spring.

What we offer

Competitive salary of $70,000 $100,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Support for learning and development
Company assets including, phone, computer, and vehicle for work use

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate with internal and external customers for job information, equipment needs and schedules
Assign operators and drivers to equipment in cooperation with requests from operations
Manage and coordinate schedules for all drivers
Source out hired trucks, rental equipment, and other suppliers
Ensure customers have credit and obtain accurate billing information and purchase orders
Collect driver/operator tickets daily and ensure they are accurately coded for payroll
Record equipment moves and hired trucks in the HCSS dispatch system
Coordinate with Chew and Nixons shops to schedule equipment maintenance and repairs
Support the Chew Safety program by ensuring pretrip inspections are complete and drivers have safety training and tool box talks as required
Build and maintain relationships within the local industry

Qualifications

Knowledge of heavy equipment and trucks is required and experience as a driver or operator an asset
Experience in civil construction preferred
Strong organizational skills and a customer service mindset
Composure in dealing with difficult situations and effectively manage conflicting and fast changing priorities
Able to communicate effectively in English
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Must be eligible to work in Canada
MS Office skills required; experience in dispatch and project management software preferred

Working Conditions

Fulltime salary position based at the Chew Office, with regular hours of 8:00 4:30 with occasional evening and weekend work required
Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
A company vehicle will be available for offsite work if required and a valid class 5 driver's license must be maintained
Must provide and wear steeltoed safety boots; other PPE will be provided and must be used as required
Work both indoors and outdoors in a mixed office/industrial setting
Follow all Company policies and procedures
Exposure to noise and vibration from trucks and machinery

About Chew Contracting and the Ralmax Group of Companies
Chew Contracting specializes in site development including demolition, deconstruction, hazardous materials removal, excavation, road works, and underground utilities.

Ralmax is a diversified group of local industrial businesses focused in and around Victoria's working harbour. The group includes Chew Contracting, Ellice Recycle, Point Hope Maritime, Trio Ready-Mix, United Engineering, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair and Victoria Harbour Ferries. The Ralmax Group is also partnered with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in Salish Sea Industrial Services.

Application Process

Submission Deadline:
Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are looking forward to connecting with you

Please visit the Ralmax Group job fair at the Point Hope Maritime 150th anniversary open house - Sunday, June 18th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 345 Harbour Road.