The Dispatcher supports the day-to-day operations of the company by efficiently scheduling and dispatching technicians to calls. This role requires the dispatcher to think critically to ensure they are dispatching the best fit technician for the call.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
The Dispatcher reports to the Service Manager.
Dispatch all service calls to ensure maximum scheduling efficiency without compromising client satisfaction.
Manage the dispatch board to keep field personnel on the move and generating revenue. Make every effort to compress call scheduling effectively and maximize productivity.
Notify clients ahead of time without fail if the technician is not going to arrive at their home within the scheduled time window and re-scheduling the time at the client’s convenience.
Communicate with the Purchasing and Warehouse Coordinator to help arrange efficient delivery of parts to the technicians. Every effort should be made to keep technicians on the job.
Strictly adhere to the Dispatching for Profits Priority Service Schedule, including the 10-28 dispatching system to ensure the “Right” technician is sent to the “Right” appointment.
Share responsibility to ensure that all technicians arrive at their designated appointments ON TIME.
Debrief technicians after each call and insist that all employees collect payment immediately after each job is completed.
Obey the company Code of Ethics, Team Rules, and Team Philosophy
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED required
Associate degree preferred but not required
Self-starter, reliable, flexibility with hours
Strong customer service skills
Present and communicate professionally (written and verbal)
Excellent interpersonal communication skills on a professional and technical level
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Must be a critical thinker - Strong English composition skills
Telephone etiquette and working knowledge of email systems
Ability to develop tools that create efficiencies within department
Bilingual a plus, not required
Contact Korey Knobloch at 504-733-5888 to set up an interview.
