Dispatcher/Router Combo

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Dispatcher coordinating drivers, routes, and service tickets for WM’s U.S. waste collection and recycling operations. Resolving pickup and delivery issues while optimizing daily routing.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with WM drivers to assist with problem resolution while on route
  • Handle incoming service orders and direct drivers
  • Resolve service issues
  • Interact with WM customer service, sales, and operational staff
  • Use WM proprietary software to manage same-day ticket routing
  • Prepare all routes for the next day
  • Dispatch drivers to calls based on customer needs, driver locations and loads, and daily factors
  • Optimize routes with sites and the service department
  • Determine daily driver staffing levels
  • Assign routes and service tickets to appropriate drivers
  • Manage route actions and assure route completion
  • Handle incoming calls and emails from customer service and sales
  • Manage pickup or delivery requests for container movements within the market area
  • Initiate communication with customers while drivers are on site to resolve service delays
  • Troubleshoot and resolve potential delivery and pickup problems
  • Ensure same-day service on missed pickups by managing routing and tracking driver movement

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • 6 months of relevant work experience
  • Experience working in a team setting
  • Ability to communicate to several areas effectively
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Experience in dispatch, routing, or optimizing routes needed
  • Strong communication and computer skills preferred
  • Ability to work shifts that may include overtime and Saturday hours
  • Some travel, up to 15%, may be required

Benefits:

  • Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Established career progression
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Discounted stock options
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Dependent day care
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid personal days