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Intertek
Dispatcher
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What they do
A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$50,769 / year median in New York
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Dispatcher - Farmingdale, NY Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Dispatcher to join our Building & Construction team in Farmingdale, NY . This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name]. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.
Our Purpose:
Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching field technicians to projects daily as well as additional administrative tasks, typing daily reports. This position will travel at least 5% of the time.Shift/Schedule:
Monday-Friday, First Shift Salary & Benefits Information The base wage or salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. What you'll do:- Work directly with subcontractors to coordinate and schedule inspections
- Track field and lab supplies inventory and place orders
- Answer and direct client calls to appropriate staff
- Assist with Company Fleet Vehicle maintenance scheduling and inventory
- Create various documents, spreadsheets, etc. utilizing Microsoft Office software
- Follow up with clients regarding scheduling requests and reporting
- Perform various general lab and field administrative support duties
- Research a wide variety of information requests
- May assist with updating, and/or reviewing local operating procedures and/or work instructions This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Two years of dispatching or administrative experience is preferred
- Experience is Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to plan, organize, and complete a variety of projects within established standards, objectives, and time frames
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- Dispatching experience in the Construction Materials Testing industry is preferred