Dispatch Coordinator (Cox Fleet)

Cox Automotive; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Healthcare options

401(k) match

Professional development

Parental leave

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Cox Automotive seeks a Dispatch Coordinator to manage the fleet operations and ensure timely maintenance across a 24/7/365 environment. You will troubleshoot events, assign the nearest service provider, and keep customers informed of ETA and requirements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in dispatching or related maintenance, strong multitasking, and a proactive approach to problem solving within the automotive services sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of dispatching experience in breakdown/maintenance (or equivalent combination).
• Strong knowledge of dispatching and multitasking.
• Preferred degree in related discipline or industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the logistics of fleet operations to ensure vehicles are maintained and repaired promptly.
• Assess and assign all open events.
• Verify proper authorization to dispatch events.
• Assign the nearest service provider for requested repairs.
• Advise customers of ETA and follow their requirements.
• Inform supervisor on duty of delays or repair issues.
• Address problems and customer inquiries as they arise.

Skills

Dispatching

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced degree or certification in related discipline

Job description

Fleet service maintenance keeps the world moving. We're recruiting a Dispatch Coordinator to join our essential team at Cox Fleet. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining the seamless flow of our operations by troubleshooting the event to ensure the appropriate Service Provider is dispatched. Work hours will vary to ensure market coverage, as we provide service 24/7/365.

What's In It for You?

• A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
• Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
• Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
• Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.

What You'll Do

You’ll be responsible for coordinating and managing the logistics of fleet operations, ensuring that all vehicles are maintained and repaired promptly. You will:

• Assess and assign all open events.
• Verify proper authorization has been obtained to dispatch the event.
• Assign the appropriate and nearest service provider to make requested repairs.
• Advise the customer of the estimated time of arrival and follow instructions according to their requirements.
• Inform supervisor on duty of any delays with the service provider’s estimated time of arrival or problems with repairs.
• Address problems and customer inquiries as they arise.

Who You Are

You are a proactive problem solver who is eager to grow their career in the automotive industry. Here’s what else you bring to the table:

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field (Dispatching for breakdown and/or tire, medium to heavy duty vehicle maintenance). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as an advanced degree or certification in a related discipline (Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technology) or 5 years of experience in a related field (Dispatching for breakdown and/or tire, medium to heavy duty vehicle maintenance).
• A strong knowledge of dispatching and multitasking.

Preferred:

• Degree in related discipline or industry experience

Availability:

• Class start date: November 2 & December 7, 2026
• Training schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
• Available work schedules: TBD, but we operate in a 24/7/365 environment. Most work schedules will be either weekend, 2nd (Evening/Nights), or 3rd (Overnights) shift

USD 18.17 - 27.31 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $18.17 - $27.31/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Application Deadline: 10/07/2026

EOE, including disability/vets