Dispatcher

RB Global Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global Inc. is seeking a Dispatcher to manage towing resources, coordinate capacity, and deliver excellent customer service to our partners. The role supports branch efficiency by aligning truck resources with demand and ensuring timely deliveries.

The position emphasizes direct dispatch duties, collaboration with drivers, and adherence to safety policies. This full-time role offers growth within a nationwide trucking network and opportunities to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years customer service experience.
• 1+ years direct dispatch experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities related to towing operations and on-time performance goals.
• Manage tow truck resources and assign work efficiently to boost productivity.
• Plan future day resource requirements and coordinate with towers to line up required truck resources.
• Identify when demand exceeds tow truck capacity and refer to part-time networks for additional resources.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Recruit new towers to build towing networks with added resources.
• Provide necessary documentation to drivers for each pickup and delivery, including check and cash handling as needed.
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust to ensure timely performance.
• Identify and elevate issues related to transportation activities to management.
• Establish good relationships with the IAA Transportation team and tow drivers.
• Review reports on transportation activity, including Time Performance metrics.
• Comply with safety guidelines and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Dispatch

Job description

Description

The Dispatcher plays a meaningful role in managing our towing resources to keep our vehicle pickups and deliveries running smoothly, which optimizes branch productivity. The incumbent will provide outstanding customer service to our towing partners and pivoting to coordinate for capacity and resource demands. The Dispatch role plays a crucial part in the organizations business and branch growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years customer service experience, 1+ years direct dispatch

Responsibilities

• Direct activities related to towing operations and on-time performance goals.


• Manage tow truck resources and assign work in an efficient manner and optimize tower productivity.


• Plan future day resource requirements and coordinate with towers to line up required truck resources.


• Identify when demand exceeds tow truck capacity & refer to part-time networks for additional resources.


• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.


• Recruit new towers to build towing networks with added resources.


• Provide necessary documentation to drivers for each pickup and delivery, including check and cash handling as needed.


• Monitor work-in-progress & make necessary adjustments to ensure timely performance.


• Identify and elevate issues or concerns related to transportation activities to management.


• Form a fundamental relationship with the IAA Transportation team.


• Establish and maintain good, positive working relationships with all tow drivers.


• Review and analyze reports on transportation activity, including Time Performance metrics.


• Comply with safety guidelines along with company policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned.

Employer

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.

• RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances.


• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed.


• Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

Recruiting Organization

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

EEO Information

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.