Dispatcher

Raymond Handling Concepts; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raymond West in California is seeking a dynamic Dispatcher to join our service team. The Dispatcher schedules Field Service Technicians in response to customer breakdown calls and maintenance needs, using GPS and related tools to optimize dispatch.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with Microsoft Office. Weekend and after-hours availability may be required to support urgent service calls and national accounts.

Qualifications

• Two years dispatch experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Opens new service calls and breakdown work orders.
• Dispatches technicians to customers using GPS and related services to optimize dispatch.
• Keeps customers informed of service call status.
• Prioritize urgent, after-hours calls and follow through to resolution.
• Prioritize and follow up on National Account and iTrack customers, update systems accordingly.
• Receive reports of accidents and communicate information to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain list for trucks not repaired within 24 hours and inform customer of progress.
• Review billing notes before opening work orders for accurate billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Reading & interpretation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS software

Dispatch software

Job description

Raymond West is looking for a dynamic Dispatcher to join our service team! The Dispatcher is responsible for scheduling Field Service Technicians in response to customer breakdown calls and scheduled maintenance requirements.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Opens new service calls and breakdown work orders
• Dispatches technicians to customers utilizing GPS and related services to accomplish efficient dispatch
• Keeps customers informed of current service call status in accordance with procedures
• Prioritize urgent, emergency and after hours calls and follow through to resolution
• Prioritize and follow up on all National Account and iTrack customers, maintain and update systems as it relates to service calls and statuses and adhere to and maintain all IVR procedures and reporting
• Receive reports of accidents involving Raymond equipment and vehicles and promptly communicate information to appropriate personnel for action
• Maintain list for customer's trucks that will not be repaired within a 24-hour timeframe and keep customer informed of repair progression
• Closely review customer specific and/or any special billing notes prior to opening work orders to ensure accurate and correct billing

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-workers, and Managers in other departments
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate, this may include mandatory Saturdays due to business needs
• Willing to assume more responsibility as required

Education/Experience:

• Two years dispatch experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is Sedentary and desk bound
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Pay Range:

• The hourly range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

• Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday payand a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.