Transportation Coordinator
Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com.
Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
The Trucking Coordinator will manage, material delivery transportation needed to efficiently perform assigned projects while being aligned with all safety standards. The successful candidate will coordinate with locations and job site superintendents to assure that adequate trucks are scheduled daily.
Safety
- Actively engaging in company safety programs, including attending safety briefings, participating in one-on-one safety discussions, and promptly reporting any close calls or near misses.
- Promoting a culture of safety by making informed safe decisions during all physical tasks.
- Adhering to all safety policies and procedures, Motor Vehicle Safety Policy, and Drug & Alcohol Policies,
Quality
- Focusing on quality customer service and efficient response
- Ensuring proper order entry and scheduling detail
- Keeping manageable delivery schedules for the drivers
- Understanding needs of customers and geographic capabilities for our team
- Assure trucks are compliant to hire
Functional/Technical Abilities
- Receiving orders for materials
- Coordinating and scheduling deliveries
- Ensuring customers get accurate product and pricing based on their bid or request
- Entering all payment data necessary for customer
- Fielding calls for other plants and locations
Teamwork/Communication
- Ensuring an open line of communication between the Site Supervisor, Quality Control, and Owners
- Ensuring high level of customer service, building positive relationships with customers
Education And Minimum Experience
- Must have experience in NYSDOT transportation and truck dispatching operations management.
- Typically requires an associate’s degree or 5-7 years of proven ability and NYSDOT experience
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Varied hours during season March-December
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Out of town travel possible w/ trainings/seminars
Core Competencies
- Effectively communicate with subcontractors, employees and management
- Must comply with company's drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Proven track record with working safely
- Collaborate with sister sites to maximize deliveries and minimize missed or cancelled delivery opportunities
- Address scheduling issues due to plant breakdowns and job site challenges
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
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