Job Overview
Shields Asphalt Paving, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dispatch Intern to assist our dispatch and operations team. This position is a great opportunity for a student or entry-level candidate interested in construction operations, logistics, or fleet management to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
The Dispatch Intern will support daily trucking operations, help maintain records, and assist with coordination between drivers, plants, and project teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing daily trucking schedules using company-owned and broker trucks
- Support dispatching of triaxles through communication with drivers and brokers
- Monitor trucking activity using dispatch and GPS software
- Help identify inefficiencies and report observations to dispatch staff
- Assist in coordinating trucking needs with project managers and superintendents
- Help maintain driver and equipment records, including licensing, registrations, insurance cards, and maintenance logs
- Support compliance documentation related to DOT and safety regulations
- Assist with dispatch reports and data entry
- Communicate with asphalt and stone plants regarding product availability
- Assist with timecard entry and payroll support tasks
- Support fuel tracking and reporting
- Assist with organizing training records and safety documentation
- Perform general administrative and operational support tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills, including Excel and email
- Reliable transportation and willingness to work in an office environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in construction, logistics, or fleet operations
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in business, construction management, logistics, or a related field (not required)
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in dispatching and construction operations
- Exposure to GPS tracking, logistics software, and fleet management processes
- Opportunity to learn about DOT compliance and trucking operations
- Potential opportunity for future full-time employment based on performance
If you’re interested in learning how trucking and logistics support major construction projects, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
