Fleet Dispatch & Logistics Specialist

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a Dispatch/Logistics Technician (Application Tech 2) to coordinate daily trash and recycling routes, communicate with drivers and supervisors, and provide technical system support to ensure efficient operations.

You will monitor fleet GPS data, compile performance reports, handle service requests, and assist in training junior staff as needed. A high school diploma and six years of dispatch experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus six years of experience in dispatching, routing, or operational coordination.
• Additional education in supply chain management, field service coordination, logistics or transportation coordination may be considered in lieu of experience (1:1 Ratio).
• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily Waste Collection routes by using routing software to distribute daily assignments to drivers/vehicles.
• Communicates with drivers and operations staff via phone, radio or software to resolve field issues.
• Monitors daily vehicle inspections using department software systems.
• Tracks fleet vehicles using GPS/telematics to monitor progress of daily waste collections.
• Collects data and provides statistical and operational reports from various software tools.
• Receives and prioritizes incoming service requests to ensure timely dispatching of personnel and equipment.
• May lead and train Application Technicians 1 or other staff as required.

Skills

Fleet ops knowledge

Logistics software experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a Dispatch/Logistics Technician (Application Tech 2) to coordinate daily trash and recycling routes, communicate with drivers and supervisors, and provide technical system support to ensure efficient operations.

You will monitor fleet GPS data, compile performance reports, handle service requests, and assist in training junior staff as needed. A high school diploma and six years of dispatch experience are preferred.