Prestige is a leading land development contractor delivering expert site works and high-quality infrastructure to build thriving communities.
We are a comprehensive land development and site work contractor, dedicated to building strong partnerships with landowners, local governments, engineers, contractors, developers, home builders, and community members. With local presence and leadership in the markets we serve, we have the relationships and understanding to facilitate the best use of land sites. Through collaboration, we deliver high-quality infrastructure, homesites, and thriving communities.
General Description
The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and dispatching water trucks and lowboys to ensure efficient transportation of materials and equipment. This role requires a strong understanding of construction logistics, equipment operations, and scheduling to maintain smooth project execution.
Key Duties
Logistics & Dispatching:
- Coordinate the movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Plan efficient routes and schedules for deliveries and hauling.
- Assign and manage lowboy tractor-trailers, anticipating needs and minimizing empty trips.
- Assign water trucks to job sites based on project demands.
Communication & Coordination:
- Work closely with Foremen and Superintendents to coordinate equipment pickup and drop-off times.
- Partner with Superintendents and Foremen to understand project requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external customers.
Personnel & Compliance:
- Monitor drivers’ time.
- Track fuel prices and optimize fuel usage.
- Obtain bulk water permits and report usage to relevant counties.
- Order DOT overweight permits for North Carolina and South Carolina.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate records and reports related to dispatching operations.
- Adapt to changing job site requirements and provide real-time solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet company needs.
Qualification Requirements
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Proven experience in dispatching, logistics, or a related field.
- CDL experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to coordinate with Division Managers and field teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively address issues.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands
- Frequent sitting and standing for at least 8 hours per shift.
- Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 150 lbs with assistance.
- Maintain constant alertness to construction site activities and equipment movement.
- Walk frequently on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.
- Safely climb on and off heavy equipment as needed.
What’s In It For Me:
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Rest and relax with our paid time off policy that increases with tenure
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
