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WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C
Dispatcher/Router Combo
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$49,699 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
•Remote position to include virtual and on-site training! Must live within 2-hour commute of Newtown, PA as quarterly site visits are required. A True Team Player with Strong Attention to Detail is a Great Fit! Dispatch, Routing, or logistics experience is preferred. Strong Communication Skills and Computer Proficiency needed! 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 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 III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or