Operations Dispatch Specialist 1

Recology; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans (ESOP, 401(k) with 8%

Annual wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance

Commuting benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Recology Del Norte in Crescent City, CA is seeking an Operations Dispatch Specialist 1 to schedule and dispatch workers, equipment, and vehicles for services outside the main site. The role involves clerical support, run scheduling, and coordinating resources with customers and supervision.

The position emphasizes accurate records, timely communications, and adherence to shift hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). A path to growth exists within a supportive, environmentally focused organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four years of related administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and clerical support to the operations department which may include calendaring, creating correspondence, developing reports, planning meetings and events, answering phones and other duties as assigned.
• Prepares daily work and run schedules.
• Determines types or amounts of equipment, vehicles, materials, or personnel required according to work orders or specifications.
• Orders supplies and equipment, and issues them to personnel.
• Monitors personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate service and schedules.
• Records and maintains files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information.
• Confers with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Calendaring

Correspondence

Reporting

Meeting planning

Phone handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

City: Crescent City

Location: 1020 - Recology Del Norte

Subsidiary Name: Recology Del Norte

The Role of Operations Dispatch Specialist 1

Under general supervision, schedules and dispatches workers, work crews, equipment, or vehicles for service rendered outside the place of business.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and clerical support to the operations department which may include calendaring, creating correspondence, developing reports, planning meetings and events, answering phones and other duties as assigned.
• Prepares daily work and run schedules.
• Determines types or amounts of equipment, vehicles, materials, or personnel required according to work orders or specifications.
• Orders supplies and equipment, and issues them to personnel.
• Monitors personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate service and schedules.
• Records and maintains files and records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information.
• Confers with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four years of related administrative experience.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.