Overview
Dispatcher Jobs in Saint Paul, OR at Marion Ag Service, Inc.
Summary
Manage, coordinate, and organize the movement of drivers, vehicles, and trailers, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery and application of products that include lime, dry fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and amendments. Plan routes, assign tasks, and communicate with drivers to optimize logistics and maintain compliance. Act as a central hub between company leadership, customers, and drivers, receiving requests, transmitting information, and tracking progress. Embody Marion Ag’s values of partnership and teamwork to achieve its vision to be the most trusted solutions partner, empowering customers to succeed at feeding and beautifying the world – with a foundational mission of creating customer value through trust driven solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –
· Report operationally to Senior Vice President, receiving daily direction and guidance to ensure all dispatcher requirements are achieved.
· Advise the Senior Vice President on the operations surrounding customer requirements and organizational vehicles and drivers.
· Create Work Orders to provide all the necessary details about a task or job, outlining the process for completing it – specifying the work to be done, who is responsible, and what resources are needed.
· Collaborate with customers to gather and document information, implementing a Work Order to direct driver operations and ensure customer goals are achieved.
· Relay information through Work Orders or other messages to and from work crews, field inspectors, supervisors or emergency personnel.
· Assist in the development and expansion of digital workflows, to include Work Orders.
· Ensure any and all changes to Work Orders, schedules, plans, and timelines is conducted personally and prompt.
· Plan and host meetings to communicate company policies, subsequently soliciting feedback on changing conditions and new approaches to operations.
· Disseminate drivers’ schedule daily, ensuring adjacent departments are aware of planned vehicle operations.
· Input and display daily delivery schedules to Sales Support, Field Staff, and company leadership.
· Communicate with drivers, customers, and adjacent organizational departments to provide updates, instructions, and address issues.
· Resolve internal and external issues associated with provided services and equipment needs.
· Supervise, manage, and direct the operations of up to 20 drivers in support of company operations.
· Conduct all formal reviews and personnel performance evaluations for up to 20 drivers.
· Remain abreast of driver requirements to align with company operations, spearheading the hiring process for new drivers.
· Make recommendations to company leadership regarding driver retainment associated with suboptimal performance levels.
· Responsible for the accountability of nearly 100 trucks, trailers, and lime-spreading buggies.
· Investigate overdue vehicles, reporting status and issues to stakeholders.
· Plan and assign routes for vehicles and drivers, considering factors such as driver skills, traffic, time, and customer needs.
· Focused on Load Management, analyze available loads and match with suitable vehicles and drivers.
· Utilizing problem-solving skills, respond to unexpected delays or issues, such as traffic, accidents, or driver problems, by finding solutions and adjusting plans.
· Schedule and dispatch drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to predetermined schedules, customer requests, and immediate needs.
· Focused on compliance, ensure adherence to transportation regulations, safety guidelines, and company policies.
· Schedule all DOT and various State compliance requirements for vehicle and trailer assets, to include insurance requirements
· Track and report equipment readiness to ensure operational commitments are attainable and vehicles undergo required maintenance.
· Ensure all safety equipment requirements are present, available, and updated.
· Work in various technological software systems, to include:
o Agvance SKY Dispatch – to assign drivers daily duties and responsibilities.
o MaintainX – to streamline maintenance operations, schedule maintenance efforts, improve asset management, and assist in managing tasks efficiently.
o Cheqroom – to organize, track, and plan equipment management and share assets across people, projects, and places – while handling equipment reservations and checkouts.
o Samsara fleet management software – to conduct reliable vehicle tracking and Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIR).
o Trimble’s navigation systems – to assist in the driver’s proper application of Lime and Dolomite, ensuring the organization and cleanup of files is conducted
o Microsoft 365 – to communicate with internal and external agencies and departments using software including Outlook.com, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
· Under the administrative control of the Supply Chain Manager, coordinate all clerical, personnel, and personal functions.
· Emphasizing record keeping, maintain accurate records of routes, deliveries, and driver activity.
· Utilize telephones, e-mails, and text messages to contact employees or emergency personnel.
· Respond to customer and vendor telephone inquiries.
· Track and manage driver files, to include CDL Licenses, Medical Examinations, and Endorsements.
Requirements
a. High School Diploma
b. Experience supervising staff
c. Previous dispatch experience
d. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
e. Ability to multi-task
f. Ability to adapt to new and unfamiliar programs
g. Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
h. Valid Oregon Driver’s License
i. Good driving record
j. Ability to communicate effectively with senior organizational members
k. Effective communication skills that enable collaboration and teamwork
l. Available 6 days a week (Spring, Summer, and Fall)
m. Available for early-morning and evening phone calls/texts
If you are ready to play a key role in supporting agricultural excellence, we invite you to apply today and become part of the Marion Ag Service family!
Date Posted
May 05, 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dispatching: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Paul, OR 97137 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Dispatcher
Company: Marion Ag Service, Inc.
Location: Saint Paul, OR
