Dispatcher

Company: Republic Services
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through our subsidiaries, we provide superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet(r) for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. Due to the nature of our industry, we make safety our top priority every day. We're dedicated to the safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve.

**Why Work with Us**

We are guided by five essential core values - to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful and Relentless in all we do, every day. We are reminded of these principles every time we see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Star. It's what makes us who we are and sets us apart from the competition. We are dedicated to doing our part to preserve the environment by creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive - not just for today, but for generations to come.

We hire the best people to make Republic Services a great place to work. We are focused on attracting talented individuals across professions who are as committed to serving customers and the planet as we are. We strive to create a workplace that's meaningful and rewarding to employees at all levels of the organization. Apply today and join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY: A Dispatcher is responsible for the coordination of the utilization of drivers, trucks and containers to create capacity, maximize productivity and ensure prompt, courteous and efficient service to all customers.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Ensure maximum productivity by achieving or exceeding Company-established goals by successfully routing vehicles.

+ Assign loads to drivers based on designated routes and driver location.

+ Prepare, update and dispense the daily route schedule.

+ Gather and maintain route sheet documentation for pick-ups (scheduled, missed, extra pick ups), route completions and driver locations.

+ Ensure route completion via the driver check-in process.

+ Courteously interact with customers, as required.

+ Report driver performance issues or concerns to appropriate management for resolution.

+ Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned..

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience in a customer-facing position.

+ Two years of prior experience working as a dispatcher preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

+ High School Diploma or GED.

**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

--- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

--- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

--- Short- and long-term disability.

--- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

--- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

--- Employee discount programs.

--- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

--- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

_The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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