Field Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

Field Dispatcher

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc.

 

JOB TITLE: Field Dispatcher

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV

REPORTS TO: Field Practice Builder 

DIRECT REPORTS: 0

PROGRAM: Admin

PAY RANGE: $22-$26 (Hourly)

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Field Dispatcher plays a crucial role in coordinating our field scheduling system on a daily basis. Your responsibilities include assigning qualified staff, ensuring timely arrivals, correct locations, and proper equipment to complete tasks efficiently. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to join our team.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication:
• • Receive, record, and service all scheduling calls daily.
  • Assign qualified field staff to each scheduling need.
  • Ensure the completion of the field schedule by 4pm daily.
    
• Calendar Maintenance:
• • Maintain field calendar in Metafield and Outlook.
  • Schedule specimen pick-ups
  • Submit field schedules to Project Managers for review.
  • Maintain vacation calendar for field staff.
    
• Meeting Support:
• • Assist Field & Lab Supervisor in scheduling meetings and preparing meeting minutes monthly.
    
• Supply Management:
• • Assist in ordering field equipment and supplies as needed.
    
• Administrative Support:
• • On-call for after-hours scheduling needs.
  • Archive field schedules.
  • Update Google Earth calendars with site locations.
    
• Continual Improvement:
• • Stay up-to-date on phone and computer systems.
    
• Security Coordination:
• • Schedule security clearance, badges, and fingerprinting for technicians when projects require.
    
• General Responsibilities:
• • Perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRED OUTCOMES OR RESULTS

To ensure that qualified staff consistently arrive on time, at the correct location, equipped with the necessary information. The Dispatcher works closely with the field manager and project managers to coordinate daily field scheduling, fostering positive interactions with clients and staff members.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS DESIRED

• High school diploma.
• Prior dispatching experience preferred.
• Construction industry terminology required.
• Experience with PC’s, especially word processing and data entry software.
• Familiarity with office equipment, including telephones, typewriters, copy machines, and fax machines.