Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

Staffing Network is seeking experienced Dispatcher s / Router s for a large Waste Facility located in Kirkland Washington.

This is a remote opportunity

Resume / Interview Required

Pay : DOE

Job Summary :

• Communicates back and forth with 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 on site needs.
• Some initial travel (up to 15%) may be required to assist with centralization efforts.

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; manage requests for pick-up or container delivery and ensure 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-up problems before they result in service issues.

Ensures same-day service on missed 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

Qualifications :

High school diploma or G.E.D

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-way devices.

Must have the desire and ability to learn Waste Management proprietary software applications

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