Répartiteur(-trice) Swing / Swing Dispatch

1d•Remote

About The Position

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. This is for a Swing Dispatcher position; shifts will cover gaps, with ample notice for changes. Mainly 6 am to 3 pm or 12 pm to 9 pm (Monday to Friday) or occasionally 9 pm to 6 am (Sunday to Friday)

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
6 months of relevant work experience with working in a team setting, with the ability to communicate to several areas effectively
No experience required
Multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational skills.
Bilingual (French and English) - We require a bilingual speaking dispatcher because this role requires frequent interactions and communications with employees, customers and others who are located outside of Quebec.

Nice To Haves

Call center experience or dispatching experience an asset.

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