Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Dispatch
JOB SUMMARY:
The dispatcher's job is to route and schedule drivers to deliver sweeping and other SCA services per customer specifications.
WHY SCA? We offer:
- Competitive wages
- 401K plan
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time)
- The knowledge that you are working for the industry leader
- A great place to grow your career: training, promotion and career paths, and advancement
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze the most efficient routes with drivers to target cost-effective delivery of service options that meet customer requirements.
- Daily review of work orders to coordinate resource deployment.
- Monitor daily driver logs for errors or violations of company procedures.
- Monitoring drivers' working hours and equipment availability.
- Monitor driver progress, process orders, and manage driver concerns.
- Answer phones and dispatch instructions when drivers need assistance.
- Review previous days/weeks’ services completed to validate delivery.
- Work with billing to ensure a record of services backup for invoice creation/generation.
- Use of computer software and excel for efficient routing, scheduling, and verification.
- Maintain awareness of the weather at all your drivers' locations to flag potential issues.
- Dispatch drivers with knowledge of DOT regulations to ensure drivers are compliant and safe on the job.
- Maintain all records.
- Use good judgment in decision-making and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 previous experiences as a dispatcher or related role.
Preferred
- Dispatch or scheduler experience in the transportation industry.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations and fast-paced environments.
- Strong organizational abilities
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO DO THIS JOB
- Operate computer, keyboard, and phone.
- Ability to communicate concisely over the phone
- Ability to sit for long periods.