Purpose
The Transportation Coordinator will coordinate logistics of cranes, communicating effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams, to ensure the smooth execution of transportation operations and control cost.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with Operations to coordinate the build of load sheets for both national and local freight moves.
- Schedule movement of cranes and crane components with internal or external trucking
- Maintain delivery schedules and tracking to ensure timely delivery of freight load.
- Update and provide tracking information to internal business partners.
- Partner with Regional Crawler Managers to locate and transport crawler components for assemblies or reconfigurations.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting driver issues such as accidents, safety concerns, etc.
- Coordinate external freight bids for combination of service and cost to select best carrier partner.
- Partner with internal permit department to ensure freight movements are compliant.
- Coordinates with the local Branch Manager and Dispatchers to determine efficient scheduling of equipment that utilizes branch-level and Maxim resources in the most cost-effective manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Education:
- High School diploma or GED
Experience:
- 3+ years of construction, or fleet related industry with transportation or heavy equipment experience preferable
- 3+ years’ experience using CMMS system (JD Edwards) in dispatcher or scheduling role
Skills/Knowledge:
- Advanced computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
- Advanced knowledge of local geography
- Advanced knowledge of CMMS system
- Advanced ability to build strategic internal and external working relationships
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Moderate level understanding of OSHA, ANSI, ASME, other applicable safety requirements for the use of cranes and hoists, and the construction industry in general
Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
Language Skills:
Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence and memos and the ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk; or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical office setting.
