Dispatcher - Afternoon Shift
$41,600–$47,840 year
On-siteRochester, New York, United States
Job Summary
Dispatch drivers to calls as they are received, balancing cost and customer satisfaction by routing vehicles to achieve company-established productivity goals. Assign routes and service to appropriate drivers throughout the day and the next day, managing actions to ensure completion. Handle incoming calls and emails from customer service and sales to manage requests for all pick-up or delivery movements within the area. Initiate communication to customers while drivers are on-site to resolve delays, and update Customer Care of any service disruptions. Prepare and dispense daily route schedules while gathering documentation for pick-ups, missed stops, and driver locations. Report driver performance issues to management and participate in training to expand knowledge of products and services.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Legally eligible to work in the US
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
- Some previous dispatch experience
- High attention to detail
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize
Desired Qualifications
- Confident
- Team-oriented
- Attentive to detail
- Results-oriented
- Ability to see the larger picture
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
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