Driver Service Coordinator

Texas Pride Disposal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pride Disposal is seeking a Driver Service Coordinator to support daily operations in Houston. You will serve as the primary contact for drivers and help ensure routes are completed safely, on time, and with high customer service.

You will collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and operations to resolve issues, monitor route progress, and maintain regulatory compliance while promoting safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, waste management, or related operations.
• Experience coordinating drivers or field employees preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation operations preferred.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dispatch software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily driver activities to ensure routes are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary contact for drivers regarding route questions, service issues, equipment concerns, and operational support.
• Monitor route progress using GPS and dispatch software, identifying delays or service interruptions and coordinating solutions.
• Communicate route changes, customer requests, emergency service calls, and schedule updates to drivers.
• Assist with driver staffing by coordinating schedule adjustments, vacation coverage, and overtime assignments as needed.
• Review driver paperwork, electronic route data, and service documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department to report vehicle issues and minimize equipment downtime.
• Support compliance with DOT regulations, company safety policies, and environmental requirements.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and driver service issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including attendance, service exceptions, and driver performance documentation.
• Support onboarding and training of new drivers by reinforcing company procedures and expectations.
• Participate in daily operations meetings and communicate operational priorities to field personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving and decision-making

Time management and prioritization

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Effective verbal and written communi c

Team collaboration

Basic data entry and reporting

Adaptability in a dynamic operational:

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Dispatch software

Transportation management system (TMS)

Job description

Description

The Driver Service Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily operations. This position serves as the primary point of contact for drivers, ensuring efficient route execution, timely communication, and exceptional customer service. The coordinator works closely with dispatch, operations, maintenance, and customer service to resolve issues, maintain regulatory compliance, and support safe, productive operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily driver activities to ensure routes are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary contact for drivers regarding route questions, service issues, equipment concerns, and operational support.
• Monitor route progress using GPS and dispatch software, identifying delays or service interruptions and coordinating solutions.
• Communicate route changes, customer requests, emergency service calls, and schedule updates to drivers.
• Assist with driver staffing by coordinating schedule adjustments, vacation coverage, and overtime assignments as needed.
• Review driver paperwork, electronic route data, and service documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department to report vehicle issues and minimize equipment downtime.
• Support compliance with DOT regulations, company safety policies, and environmental requirements.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and driver service issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including attendance, service exceptions, and driver performance documentation.
• Support onboarding and training of new drivers by reinforcing company procedures and expectations.
• Participate in daily operations meetings and communicate operational priorities to field personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, waste management, or related operations.
• Previous experience coordinating drivers or field employees preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation operations is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, bilingual preferred.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and transportation management or dispatch software.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and make sound decisions under pressure.

Required Skills

• Customer service orientation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Conflict resolution
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Team collaboration
• Basic data entry and reporting
• Adaptability in a dynamic operational environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in an office and occasionally in an outdoor operations environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use computers, telephones, and two-way communication devices.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced transportation and operations office.
• Frequent interaction with drivers, mechanics, customer service representatives, and management.
• May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on operational needs.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and operational yard environments during field visits.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time route completion
• Driver attendance and schedule adherence
• Customer service issue resolution time
• Route efficiency and productivity
• Safety compliance
• Driver communication effectiveness
• Documentation accuracy
• Reduction in missed pickups and service interruptions

Shift Hours: 2:00 am - 12:00 pm with occasional weekends