Field Service Dispatcher

Dover Corp; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corp's Vehicle Service Group in Madison, Indiana seeks a seasoned Field Service Dispatcher to coordinate and manage daily field technician activities. You will serve as the main liaison between customers and technicians, ensuring timely service delivery and accurate documentation of work orders.

Responsibilities include scheduling, routing optimization, communication of job details and ETA, and handling service requests with a customer-focused approach on-site at Madison, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Strong communications abilities are essential for coordinating with customers and field technicians.
• Experience in dispatch or field service coordination is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple work orders is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch field service technicians based on location and skill.
• Act as central point of contact for customers and technicians; relay updates and changes.
• Enter service requests into the dispatch system and create work orders.
• Maintain accurate records of service calls, technician activities, and customer information.
• Resolve delays or issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Assist with administrative tasks including reports and billing when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Data entry

Job description

SUMMARY:

Vehicle Services Group (VSG), a global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicles service, collision, and automotive OEM equipment, is looking for a seasoned Field Service Dispatcher (WS) to join our growing Madison, Indiana team. Reporting to the Service Operations Manager (WS), the role coordinates and manages the daily activities of field service technicians, ensuring efficient and timely service delivery to customers.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Dover's Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicle service, collision, and automotive OEM equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting brands (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (WARN Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role involves scheduling, dispatching, and tracking technicians, as well as communicating with customers and resolving issues.The dispatcher acts as a central point of contact for both field technicians and customers, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining accurate records of service requests and technician activities.

Communication:

Acting as the main point of contact between customers and field technicians, relaying information and updates about service requests, including details about the job, estimated arrival times, and any changes or delays. This also involves communicating with other departments and external vendors when necessary. You will be the service concierge to our customers, so above average communications skills are a must for this position.

Scheduling and Dispatching:

Assigning and scheduling service requests to field service technicians based on factors like location, skill level, and workload. This often involves managing and optimizing technician schedules and routes to ensure timely delivery.

Receiving and Processing Service Requests:

Answering incoming service calls from customers and colleagues, entering the details into a dispatch system, and creating work orders.

Data Management:

Maintaining accurate records of service calls, technician activities, schedules, and customer information within a computer system or database.

Problem Solving:

Addressing issues that may arise during a service call, such as delays, unexpected challenges, or last-minute requests, and finding efficient solutions.

Customer Service:

Interacting with customers, providing support, addressing inquiries and concerns, and ensuring a positive customer experience.

Administrative Tasks:

Assisting with paperwork, preparing reports, handling billing and invoicing, and other general office duties as needed.

Works with Leadership Team and Human Resources to attract, develop and retain talent in accordance with all applicable Company policies, and creates an environment that recognizes and maximizes the potential of all employees; where cross functional teamwork flourishes and strategic objectives are met or exceeded.

Handles special projects and other duties as assigned.

On site, Madison, Indiana

KEY DOVER COMPETENCIES

Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships: Establishes and nurtures numerous stakeholder relationships within Dover and customers.

Results Driven: Produces results that exceed Dover's strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation, while aligning with the Dover Values.

Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment: Uses instinct and data to accurately assess business situations and industry trends, makes timely and appropriate decisions, and implements appropriate plans while aligning with the Dover Values.

The above description represents a general synopsis of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer