Field Dispatcher, Las Vegas

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Simple IRA matching program

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc is looking for a dedicated Field Dispatcher in Las Vegas, NV. This role is vital for coordinating daily field scheduling, ensuring timely staff assignments, and equipment management. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and detail-oriented characteristics. Responsibilities include calendar management using Metafield and Outlook, supply management, and after-hours scheduling as needed. Enjoy benefits such as employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Prior dispatching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with office equipment, including telephones, typewriters, copy machines, and fax machines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field scheduling daily.
• Assign qualified staff to tasks ensuring timely arrivals.
• Maintain field calendar in Metafield and Outlook.
• Assist in ordering field equipment and supplies as needed.
• On-call for after-hours scheduling needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

PC usage and data entry software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Metafield

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Field Dispatcher plays a crucial role in coordinating our field scheduling system on a daily basis. Your responsibilities include assigning qualified staff, ensuring timely arrivals, correct locations, and proper equipment to complete tasks efficiently. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to join our team.

Essential Job Functions

• Communication:
  • Receive, record, and service all scheduling calls daily.
  • Assign qualified field staff to each scheduling need.
  • Ensure the completion of the field schedule by 4pm daily.
• Calendar Maintenance:
  • Maintain field calendar in Metafield and Outlook.
  • Schedule specimen pick-ups
  • Submit field schedules to Project Managers for review.
  • Maintain vacation calendar for field staff.
• Meeting Support:
  • Assist Field & Lab Supervisor in scheduling meetings and preparing meeting minutes monthly.
• Supply Management:
  • Assist in ordering field equipment and supplies as needed.
• Administrative Support:
  • On-call for after-hours scheduling needs.
  • Archive field schedules.
  • Update Google Earth calendars with site locations.
• Stay up-to-date on phone and computer systems.
• Security Coordination:
  • Schedule security clearance, badges, and fingerprinting for technicians when projects require.

Desired Outcomes or Results

To ensure that qualified staff consistently arrive on time, at the correct location, equipped with the necessary information. The Dispatcher works closely with the field manager and project managers to coordinate daily field scheduling, fostering positive interactions with clients and staff members.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Required or Desirables

• High school diploma.
• Prior dispatching experience preferred.
• Experience with PCs, especially word processing and data entry software.
• Familiarity with office equipment, including telephones, typewriters, copy machines, and fax machines.

What is it like working at GES?

GES is proud of our culture! We work hard at creating an atmosphere where people want to work. We are privileged to be recognized year after year on Zweig’s Best Firm to Work For list. At GES, you can expect to be recognized as a valued and trusted member of our team. As a member of the team, you will get to enjoy these benefits:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to many options for supplemental insurance
• Flexible work arrangements where it makes sense
• On-the-Job training
• Generous paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Simple IRA matching program
• Gym membership reimbursement

…and much more! If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply. We understand that the perfect candidate does not exist, so even if you do not check off all our boxes, that’s OK, we would love to connect with you anyway. If you have questions about this position, please reach out to [e-mail].