Operations Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Route Coordinator & Growth

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Career Growth & Advancement Opportuni

Collaborative Team Environment

Impactful daily operations

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling in Lantana, FL is seeking a Dispatcher to keep daily routes running safely and on schedule.

You will coordinate with Drivers, Operations, and Maintenance, monitor routes, and respond to changing priorities with clear communication to ensure exceptional service.

The role requires strong organization, problem-solving, and customer service mindset, plus experience with dispatch software and GPS; bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience using dispatch software, GPS systems, or transportation technology is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily routes and communicate with Drivers and Operations throughout the day.
• Monitor route progress and adjust schedules as operational needs change.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Experience, and Maintenance to resolve service issues and support efficient operations.
• Communicate route changes, delays, customer requests, and operational updates to field teams.
• Monitor vehicle locations and operational activity using company technology and dispatch systems.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records and documentation.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities while balancing safety, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Build positive working relationships with Drivers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Support special projects and other operational initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Customer service

Dispatch software

GPS systems

MS Office

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Bilingual: English/Creole

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling in Lantana, FL is seeking a Dispatcher to keep daily routes running safely and on schedule.

You will coordinate with Drivers, Operations, and Maintenance, monitor routes, and respond to changing priorities with clear communication to ensure exceptional service.

The role requires strong organization, problem-solving, and customer service mindset, plus experience with dispatch software and GPS; bilingual preferred.