Dispatcher / Router Combo

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18-$21 / hr

Job Summary : Communicates back and forth with Waste Management Drivers to assist with problem resolution while on route for residential, commercial and roll-off lines of business. Handles incoming service orders, directs drivers, and resolves service issues. Interacts with customers that includes Waste Management customer service, sales, and operational staff (i.e. Route Managers, Mechanics etc.). Uses Waste Management proprietary software to enter ticket information and track activity. Shifts vary with the potential for overtime and Saturday hours depending particular site needs. Some initial travel (up to 15%) may be required to assist with centralization efforts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilitiesinclude the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Dispatches drivers to calls as they are received, using information on customer needs, drivers' locations and loads, and daily factors to balance cost and speed of response. Works with routing specialists, route managers, and the service department to optimize routes. Assists in determining daily level of driver staffing to provide best mix of responsiveness and productivity. Assigns routes and service tickets to appropriate Drivers throughout the day and for the next day; close service tickets each day. Handles fields incoming calls and e-mails from customer service and sales department; manages requests for pick-up or container delivery and ensuring same-day service. Initiates outbound calls to customers while drivers are on-site / location, resolving pick-up and other issues. Troubleshoots and resolves potential delivery and pick-ups by coordinating Driver movement in the field. Records and documents information from Drivers and distributes to appropriate departments. Communicates with maintenance shop personnel and serves as an emergency point of contact for down wires and other issues. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or G.E.D and a minimum of 6 months of related work experience Preferred. Additional or specialized training in transportation, logistics, or similar area of study; customer service experience in a call-center environment.
• Computer skills with ability to handle multiple programs and systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally via e-mail, telephone, and 2 applications.
• Must have the desire and ability to learn Waste Management proprietary software applications.

Work Environment : key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job.

This role is from 4AM - 1PM.