South Area Dispatcher

Job Title

Remote Position with virtual and onsite training

Job Summary

Communicates back and forth with Waste Management Drivers to assist with problem resolution while on route. Handles incoming service orders, directs drivers, and resolves service issues. Interacts with customers, 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 and Responsibilities

• Dispatches drivers to calls as they are received, using information on customer needs, drivers' locations and loads, and daily factors to balance cost and customer satisfaction.
• Works with sites and the service department to optimize routes based on needs of the customer.
• Determines the 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; manages and determines route actions and assuring route completion.
• Handles fields incoming calls and e-mails from customer service and sales department; manages requests for all pick-up or delivery on any container movement within the Market area.
• Initiates communication to customers while drivers are on-site/location, resolving pick-up and other issues delaying the service.
• Troubleshoots and resolves potential delivery and pick-up problems before they result in service issues
• Ensures same-day service on missed pick-ups by managing the routing for all routes and tracking Driver movement in the field

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 6 months of relevant work experience with working in a team setting, with the ability to communicate to several areas effectively
• Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational skills.

B. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Preferred

• Additional or specialized training in transportation, logistics, or similar area of study; customer service experience in a call-center environment preferred.
• Computer skills with ability to handle multiple monitors, 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

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.
• Normal setting for this job is: home office setting with reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace.

Pay & Benefits

The expected base pay rate for this position across the U.S. is $20.75. This pay rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.