Field Service Coordinator/Dispatcher

Hawthorne Cat

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 50,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Plan + Company Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Supplied Uniforms

Advanced Technical Training

Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat is hiring a Field Service Dispatcher/Coordinator in San Diego. You will coordinate daily field service operations, dispatch technicians, and maintain strong communication with customers and teams to ensure timely, accurate service delivery.

The role emphasizes accurate estimates, invoicing, and monitoring WIP while supporting collections and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Three to five years of general office experience.
Three to five years of customer service and/or sales experience.
Three to five years of heavy equipment parts/service experience preferred.
PC skills are required.
Must have strong communication skills.
Bilingual preferred.
Strong work ethic and ability to work at a fast pace under pressure.

Responsibilities

Coordinates day-to-day field service operations and scheduling.
Serves as primary liaison between customers, technicians, and service teams.
Prepares and communicates service estimates and quotations.
Processes customer invoices, proformas, and supporting documentation.
Monitors Work-in-Process (WIP) and billing accuracy.
Manages technician scheduling, dispatch, and resource utilization.
Supports collections and verifies customer account status.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Bilingual (preferred)

Work ethic

Job description

Be Part of the Hawthorne Difference!

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

We Build Better Communities

Be Part of the Hawthorne Difference!

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Position Summary

The Field Service Dispatcher/Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination, scheduling, and administration of field service operations to deliver exceptional customer support and maximize service department efficiency for both internal and external customers. Serving as the primary liaison between customers, field technicians, service management, and internal support teams, this role ensures that service requests are accurately scheduled, dispatched, monitored, documented, and invoiced while actively overseeing assigned Work-in-Process (WIP) ensuring excellent customer service.

Essential Functions

Provides timely and effective communication between customers, field technicians, service management, and internal support departments to ensure seamless service operations.
Maintains proactive communication with customers regarding technician schedules, arrival times, work status, delays, and service completion updates to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of service operations, including labor billing, travel charges, parts usage, warranty coverage, internal work, and customer billable services.
Prepares, updates, and communicates accurate service estimates and quotations for field repairs, preventative maintenance, and customer support activities throughout the service life cycle.
Obtains and documents customer authorization for labor, travel, parts, subcontractor services, and additional charges before work is performed.
Accurately creates and manages service work orders, ensuring proper coding, customer information, equipment details, labor allocations, and billing requirements are captured.
Coordinates technician scheduling and dispatch activities, assigning work based on technician availability, skillset, geographic location, and customer priority.
Assigns and communicates standard labor hours and job expectations to technicians to support scheduling accuracy, productivity, and efficient utilization of resources.
Participates in daily service coordination meetings with supervisors, leads, and technicians to review workload, scheduling priorities, technician availability, and customer commitments.
Coordinates with credit and finance departments to verify customer account status and support timely collection of payments for completed service work.
Reviews and validates technician service reports to ensure labor hours, parts usage, travel time, and completed work accurately reflect services performed prior to billing.
Prepares and processes customer invoices, proformas, and supporting documentation accurately and within established timelines.
Actively manages assigned Work-in-Process (WIP) by monitoring open service calls, dispatch status, labor activity, and customer follow-up requirements to achieve departmental performance
Utilizes standard jobs, service templates, and established repair procedures whenever applicable to improve scheduling efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
Monitors technician utilization, schedule adherence, and service completion performance to optimize field resources and maximize customer responsiveness.
Coordinates emergency and priority dispatch requests to ensure rapid response and minimal equipment downtime for customers.

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

Must have three (3) to five (5) years of general office experienc
Must have three (3) to five (5) years of customer service, relationship building and/or Sales experien
Three (3) to five (5) years of heavy equipment parts/service experience preferred.
PC skills are require
Must have great communication skills.
Bilingual preferred
Strong work ethic, flexibility, ability to work at a fast pace and under pressur

Physical Demands

Walking and moving about on foot often through uneven terrain.
Handling: Picks up items, helps or works with hands.
Lifting: May lift up to 25 lbs.
Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
Standing: Remains in standing position. If required to perform various functions of the job.
Climbing: In and out of equipment.
Vision: Reads computer screens, work tickets and parts books.
Talking: Communicates via telecommunications and in person.
Sitting: Sits in equipment and in vehicles

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