H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a dispatcher to schedule field employees, equipment, materials and trucking needs daily to insure they are in place for each job in the field. This dispatch position will work with three other dispatchers in our central dispatch office in Skippack, Pennsylvania.  Our Skippack Dispatch office is responsible for the above-mentioned needs for seven of our divisions. This includes dispatching union and non-union field employees and drivers. The Dispatcher will also be required to be On Call for overnight and weekend shifts on a rotating schedule basis. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, and a strong communicator that must be able to multitask effectively and respond rapidly to schedule changes.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Coordinate movement of field employees, materials and equipment to job sites 
• Dispatch triaxles to job sites, quarries and asphalt plants and send out daily truck schedules
• Communicate with material suppliers, laborers, operators, and supervisors with job concerns
• Schedule field employees and equipment moves using HCSS Dispatcher Software
• Monitor truck activity using HCSS Telematics 
• Cut oversize permits for equipment moves: APRAS, City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Septa, DRPA and DRJTBC bridges, NJ permits
• Keep track of traffic and weather conditions affecting schedules
• Prepare all paperwork associated with completed assigned tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited educational institution; OR 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access)
• Working knowledge of iPhones for call and text communication
• Problem solving, planning, and other reasoning skills
• Ability to work and adjust to changes
• Customer Service and Teamwork
• Business Acumen and Cost Consciousness
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to
  • Sit
  • Talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities
  • Close vision
  • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Hours regularly exceed 40 hours a week
• On Call overnight and weekend shifts on rotating schedule basis that require to be available by phone to solve field issues relating to Dispatch

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!