Dispatcher I

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking a dispatcher to support our local office by coordinating service and maintenance accounts across a defined geographic area. You will work with technicians and sales support to ensure timely sale and execution of projects, while handling general administrative tasks as directed by the Branch Manager.

Key responsibilities include taking client service calls, scheduling and dispatching, and maintaining accurate job logs and payroll documents.

Qualifications

• 1+ years customer service background required.
• General computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous HVAC industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take client service calls and open jobs as needed following all proper procedures.
• Schedule the calls along with all previously scheduled work.
• Dispatch techs on previously scheduled maintenance and service calls.
• Enter materials, truck charges, recommended repairs, and the work summary from the work ticket.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Job Summary

Help the growth of the local office by supporting service and maintenance accounts for a specific geographical area, coordinating the work efforts of the technicians and sales support to ensure projects are sold and implemented in a timely and orderly fashion. Assist in other general administrative tasks as requested by the Branch Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Take client service calls and open jobs as needed following all proper procedures.
• Check all work orders for proper addressing, labor hours charged, all numbers, dates, et., before work orders are given to billing.
• Schedule the calls along with all previously scheduled work.
• Dispatch techs on previously scheduled maintenance and service calls.
• Verify times and job status (complete, open). Create job number and job file. Dispatch both emergency and scheduled work.
• Order filters for monthly maintenance as needed for technician/driver pick up.
• Research as needed on whether a job is a warranty call or not. This may involve the Project Manager or accounting’s assistance in pulling invoices. Research may include checking on vendor invoices and relevant service ticket information.
• Keep necessary job logs and file paperwork in conjunction with the Purchasing Agent.
• Assist new technicians in employment policies and procedures as they relate to dispatch.
• Assist other dispatchers by handling phone/radio overflow when necessary. Cover during lunch time and sick and/or vacation leave.
• In the event of a technician's injury or accident, have employee notify Human Resources immediately and re-schedule workflow as needed.
• Take problem/complaint calls and handle appropriately or direct to Branch Manager.
• Take calls for billing/invoice questions and direct to proper personnel.
• When necessary, advise sales department of major clients’ service calls.
• Timesheets: Route completed original timecard to HR/Payroll clerk with work order numbers and prevailing wage rates (if applicable).
• Enter tech's time into Coins.
• Enter materials, truck charges, recommended repairs, and the work summary from the work ticket. Research material costs, if necessary.
• Complete service work order and print the pre-invoice for Branch Manager’s review.
• Keep tracking sheet for date of requests and receipt of reports.
• Maintain certified payroll report files for each job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent a plus.
• Previous HVAC industry experience a plus
• 1+ years customer service background required
• General computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Compensation Range

$28 - $34 per hour

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.