Dispatcher II

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Builders Firstsource
Largest U.S. supplier of structural building products, components and services to residential construction pros.
Coordinates vehicle assignments and driver dispatch for building material deliveries.
5 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Clackamas, OR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
29,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building Materials
Construction Services
Design
Engineering
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Manufacturing
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Infrastructure
Energy
Heavy Civil
Marine
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
mileage tracking
order assignment
customer coordination
dispatch radio
route planning
vehicle inventory
  • Maintains record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses.
  • Assigns orders to lift operators to be pulled from inventory.
  • Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
  • Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return.
  • Issues keys, record sheets, and credentials to drivers.
  • Assigns helpers to drivers.
  • Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio.
  • Assigns vehicles according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight or passenger requirements, and preference of user.
  • Establishes service or delivery routes.
  • Investigates overdue vehicles.
  • Compiles list of available vehicles.
What you bring
technical reading
business writing
presentation
problem solving
math skills
common sense
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write basic business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, customers, and members of management.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1998 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey from a regional lumber supplier to a national leader in building materials.
2005 Public
Year of Going Public
The company went public in 2005, a significant milestone in its growth journey, especially after surviving the Great Recession.
~590 Locations
Nationwide Presence
The company operates approximately 590 locations across over 40 states, combining local insights with national reach.
$16 Billion Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates around $16 billion in annual revenue, driven by both materials and value-added products.
  • Survived the Great Recession, then expanded rapidly through acquisitions like ProBuild (2015) and merger with BMC (2021).
  • Projects range from single-family homes to light commercial builds, including off-site prefabricated trusses, panels, and millwork.
  • Invests in digital tools (e.g., MyBLDR.com via acquisition of Paradigm) and factory-built components to streamline homebuilding.
  • Maintains its own fleet of trucks and in-house installation services, offering one-stop solutions that most competitors lack.
  • Stands out for integrating over 60 acquisitions while keeping local teams, and executing major share buybacks alongside growth.
Culture + Values
  • Dedicated to meeting customer needs and providing high-quality products and services.
  • Operates with honesty, fairness, and transparency in all actions.
  • Committed to excellence and continuous improvement in all business areas.
  • Holds all members to high standards of performance and ethical conduct.
  • Collaborates to leverage strengths and achieve common goals.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Net Zero
Carbon Neutrality Target
Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by a specific year, showing long-term commitment to climate action.
  • Commitment to reducing carbon footprint across operations and supply chain.
  • Focus on energy efficiency in manufacturing and distribution processes.
  • Sustainable product sourcing and eco-friendly materials usage.
  • Investing in renewable energy initiatives for company facilities.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Goal to increase gender diversity within leadership roles.
  • Focused on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees feel respected and valued.
  • Developing programs aimed at increasing women in construction-related roles.
  • Tracking and reporting on gender and diversity metrics within the workforce.
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