Dispatcher- Pasadena

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Full-Time
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Dispatcher to coordinate and dispatch construction crews and equipment to job sites. This role is responsible for keeping crews informed, organized, and on schedule while ensuring that equipment, personnel, and job-site needs are communicated effectively.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who can manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of construction, heavy equipment, or field operations is helpful but not required - we are willing to train the right person.
Key Responsibilities

• Dispatch construction crews, operators, and equipment to job sites based on project needs and schedules.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with field crews, supervisors, customers, and internal teams.
• Coordinate daily schedules and make adjustments as priorities or job-site conditions change.
• Track crew locations, equipment availability, assignments, and job status.
• Follow up on open requests, schedule changes, and outstanding issues to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records, logs, and documentation.
  Identify scheduling or resource conflicts and communicate them promptly.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable communicating with field employees, supervisors, customers, and management.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn scheduling/dispatch software.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Construction or heavy equipment knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• Previous dispatching, logistics, construction, transportation, or field-service experience is helpful but not required.

What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is organized, responsive, accountable, and proactive. The successful candidate understands that effective dispatching is about more than assigning crews - it requires constant communication, attention to detail, and strong follow-through to keep operations running smoothly.
If you are someone who enjoys coordinating people and resources, solving problems, and keeping things moving, we want to hear from you.
Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
This position begins as a contract role with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance, reliability, and business needs.
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Pay Details: $27.00 per hour
Search managed by: Michelle Schiller
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.