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Ergon, Inc., Vicksburg, MS, United States


Dispatcher
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc., has an opening for a Dispatcher at its Vicksburg location.

If you are a hard-working person who likes to help others and be proud of the physical work that you accomplish, then this might be a job that you would enjoy. EMIS services vessels and tows and this job allows you to be a part of that support of the river crews.

Ergon is a family‑owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. EMIS is a subsidiary with facilities that support marine traffic up and down the Mississippi River. Our facilities are located in Vicksburg, MS, Memphis, TN, and Wood River, IL.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.

The Dispatcher position is the first communication between customer vessels and EMIS relaying information to the appropriate department.

Dispatcher Responsibilities

Primary switchboard phone operator

MMT on‑call answering service during nights and weekends

Monitor emails frequently for incoming boat orders, verifying recipients and forwarding to the correct departments if necessary

Customer orders received by phone are forwarded to the appropriate department or a message taken and given to the appropriate department as soon as possible

Fleeting orders received by email or phone are called directly to a harbor boat via radio for immediate orders and entered into the TowWorks system

Complete Barge Movement Form for orders pertaining to local dock work

Create a boat sheet for all customer vessel orders notating all services requested

Communicate with customer vessels daily to obtain current location and updated ETA passing this information to all departments on the ETA Notification form or by phone if necessary

Maintain updated ETA Customer Vessel Board and boat sheets

Verify Parts List against Boat Sheets

Verify ETA Notification form from Grocery Department against boat sheets

Call loading instructions to all departments using the PA system

Maintain Vessel Traffic Log using AIS

Communicate emergency situations with 911 Dispatch

Assist Vicksburg Information Center (VIC) during high water event

Complete Vehicle Release Form for crew vehicles left on EMIS property

Process Crew Change to include the following:

Scan TWIC card for incoming crew members

Record on and off crew members on a Parts Ticket requesting one crew member to sign the ticket

Dispatcher Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Must work well with others

Strong organizational skills; good communication skills; attention to detail

Clerical experience

Clear and articulate speaking voice

Minimum of 2 weeks on‑the‑job training with experienced dispatcher

Must obtain or be in possession of a valid TWIC Card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)

Must be able to work the following shift: 3 days 5am‑5pm, 3 nights 5pm‑5am, and 3 days off

Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre‑employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

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