Senior, Dispatcher/Router

WM (Waste Management); United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a dispatcher to coordinate with drivers on routes, enter tickets, and resolve service issues. The role involves handling calls and emails from customers, coordinating with sales and operations, and using WM software to track activity.

Overtime and Saturday hours may be required, with occasional travel up to 15% to support centralization projects. The position emphasizes communication across departments, routing optimization, and timely response to customer needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
• 2 years Minimum of previous dispatching experience (in addition to education requirements).

Responsibilities

• Communicates back and forth with WM Drivers to assist with problem resolution while on route.
• Handles incoming service orders, directs drivers, and resolves service issues.
• Interacts with customers, WM customer service, sales, and operational staff (i.e. Route Managers, Mechanics etc.).
• Uses WM proprietary software to enter ticket information and track activity.
• Shifts vary with the potential for overtime and Saturday hours depending particular site needs.
• Some initial travel (up to 15%) may be required to assist with centralization efforts.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Job description

Pay Range: $20-22/hr

Remote Position - Must live in the Florida market area

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth : Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

I. Job Summary

Communicates back and forth with WM Drivers to assist with problem resolution while on route. Handles incoming service orders, directs drivers, and resolves service issues. Interacts with customers, WM customer service, sales, and operational staff (i.e. Route Managers, Mechanics etc.). Uses WM proprietary software to enter ticket information and track activity. Shifts vary with the potential for overtime and Saturday hours depending particular site needs. Some initial travel (up to 15%) may be required to assist with centralization efforts.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with routing specialists, route managers, and the service department to optimize complex routes
• Dispatches drivers to calls as they are received, using information on customer needs, drivers' locations and loads, and daily factors to balance cost and speed of response
• Fields incoming calls from customers, and e-mails from customer service and sales department; manages requests for pick-up or container delivery and ensuring same-day service
• Initiates outbound calls to customers while drivers are on-site/location, resolving pick-up and other issues
• Troubleshoots and resolves potential delivery and pick-up problems before they result in service issues
• Records and documents information from Drivers and distributes to appropriate departments
• Communicates with maintenance shop personnel and serves as an emergency point of contact for down wires and other issues
• Serves as point person for manager; coordinates projects and other tasks as necessary
• Delegates work in managers absence
• Serves as an escalation point for other Dispatchers in the department
• Train new Dispatchers
• Can be asked to cover all lines of business (Commercial, Residential, Roll-Off), multiple sites etc. within an area

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
• 2 years Minimum of previous dispatching experience (in addition to education requirements). and

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Additional or specialized training in transportation, logistics, or similar area of study; customer service experience in a call-center environment preferred.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.