Router

WM

Lodi (CA)

On-site

USD 27,992 - 39,868

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K with Company Match

Job summary

A leading waste management company seeks an entry-level Route Assistant in Lodi, CA to assist drivers with problem resolution and service orders. The role involves dispatching drivers and managing logistics using proprietary software. Candidates should have strong communication and analytical skills, alongside a high school diploma. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Must have 6 months of relevant experience in a team setting.
Ability to communicate effectively across various teams.
Must handle multiple programs and systems seamlessly.

Responsibilities

Communicates with WM Drivers for problem resolution on routes.
Handles incoming service orders and directs drivers.
Uses software to manage ticket routing and prepares routes.

Skills

Dispatching

Logistics management

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Routing software

Waste Management proprietary software

Job description

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WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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LOCATION: Candidate MUST live local to the Lodi office.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday. Hours 5:00am - 2:00pm
I. Job Summary
Communicates back and forth with WM Drivers to assist with problem resolution while on route for residential, commercial and roll-off lines of business. Handles incoming service orders, directs drivers, and resolves service issues. Interacts with customers that includes WM customer service, sales, and operational staff (i.e. Route Managers, Mechanics etc.). Uses WM proprietary software to manage same day ticket routing as well as preparing all routes for the next day. Shifts vary with the potential for overtime and Saturday hours depending on each Market area dispatch center needs. Some travel (up to 15%) may be required to work face to face with sites dispatcher is responsible for.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Proven experience in dispatching, route planning, and logistics management.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to improve efficiency and performance.
- Familiarity with route optimization software and logistics tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve logistical challenges quickly.
- Dispatches drivers to calls as they are received, using information on customer needs, drivers’ locations and loads, and daily factors to balance cost and customer satisfaction.
- Works with sites and the service department to optimize routes based on needs of the customer.
- Determines the daily level of driver staffing to provide best mix of responsiveness and productivity.
- Assigns routes and service tickets to appropriate drivers throughout the day and for the next day; manages and determines route actions and assuring route completion.
- Handles fields incoming calls and e-mails from customer service and sales department; manages requests for all pick-up or delivery on any container movement within the Market area.
- Initiates communication to customers while drivers are on-site/location, resolving pick-up and other issues delaying the service.
- Troubleshoots and resolves potential delivery and pick-up problems before they result in service issues.
- Ensures same-day service on missed pick-ups by managing the routing for all routes and tracking driver movement in the field.
- Issue Resolution: Actively address any routing or service disruptions, providing solutions to keep operations on track and reduce delays.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education/Experience
- Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
- Experience: Six (6) months of relevant work experience with working in a team setting, with the ability to communicate to several areas effectively. Multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational skills.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- None required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- Computer skills with ability to handle multiple programs and systems.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally via e-mail, telephone, and 2-way devices.
- Must have the desire and ability to learn Waste Management proprietary software applications.
V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 20 pounds rarely.
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely.
- Normal setting for this job is: Home Office setting.

The expected base pay rate for this [office/on-site or hybrid] position is $24.63. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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