Dispatcher

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Dispatcher can change yours.

A Dispatcher coordinates activities of drivers engaged in delivery of equipment and materials to ensure operational success. This position must be self-motivated with a high degree of responsibility including confidentiality, sense of urgency, and accountability to be successful in the role. Under limited supervision, this position will exercise considerable initiatives, requiring time planning and scope strategy skills. Critical for success are the abilities to follow direction, multitask under extreme deadlines, work/interact well with others, and work long hours including evening and weekends.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You enjoy the challenge of coordinating with a tight deadline
• You pride yourself on your planning and organizational skills

What it takes:

• 3-5 years of relevant construction industry or transportation experience
• Computer proficiency
• Negotiation skills
• Familiar with a variety of the DOT concepts, practices, and procedures
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team