Swing, Dispatcher/Router

WM•Germantown, WI

1d•$23 - $29•Remote

About The Position

REMOTE POSITION ~ Sit anywhere in U.S.! Need to be flexible within 3:30am -7pm CT operation hours Seeking a Team Player with Leadership Qualities! I. Job Summary The Swing Dispatcher Role is cross trained in all lines of business within the Dispatch Center. The Swing can step into scheduled and non-scheduled absences within the center, based on vacation and center attendance occurrences. The swing should be able to execute in each role at an expert level and carry through on all daily tasks as they fill that specific dispatch role. The priority is to make sure that any gaps for staffing are covered, and the sites are not affected. During the times that a swing is not covering a shift they will be a first contact for ongoing training as well as a mentor in supporting new hires through on-board training. This role will cover varied shift times from week to week. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of previous dispatching/routing experience (in addition to education requirements).
Computer skills with ability to handle multiple programs and systems
Industry knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally via e-mail, telephone, and 2- way devices
Training and development skills

Nice To Haves

Additional or specialized training in transportation, logistics, or similar area of study; customer service experience in a call-center environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to Area Dispatch Supervisor in the overall direction of the Centralized Dispatch Center/Function.
Verifies that appropriate checks and balances are in place to ensure all work is covered and shifts are monitored for dispatchers.
Ensures coverage is provided for dispatchers, as necessary to cover breaks, sick-time and vacation.
Manages cross-training and new hire training process.
Actively participates in improving operations and implementing best practices.
Handles escalations while utilizing the documented processes as outlined.
Partners with dispatchers and routers to resolve route coverage for down routes to optimize route efficiency.
Working with the routers, ensures all work is assigned, both same day and next day, to drivers considering load type management, customer expectations, landfill requirements, and several other factors.
Participates in leadership team's skill development through role playing
Able to have conversations with routers and dispatchers about process and procedure
Performs other duties as assigned.