What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at ABM US?
Responsibilities
- Support the performance of the branch operations, including planned and unplanned maintenance/service/ installation/control calls from customers.
- Provides assistance, information and customer service as requested to arriving, transferring or departing clients.
- Schedules and dispatches employees, crews/teams, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios, telephones, and/or computers; determines types or amounts of equipment, vehicles, materials, or personnel required according to work orders or client requirements
- Relays work orders, messages, and information to or from crews/teams, supervisors, and field inspectors using telephones, two-way radios, and/or computers
- Advises personnel about problems such as construction areas, accidents, weather conditions, other hazards, bottlenecks, wait times, etc.
- Recognizes and mitigates a variety of miscellaneous hazards encountered within the department and other work environments i.e. surroundings, mechanized equipment, and hazardous materials
- Confers with clients and/or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment
- Monitors personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate service and schedules to achieve optimal efficiency; ensures timely and efficient movement of resources according to work orders and/or resource schedules
- Oversees all communications within specifically assigned areas
- Receives or prepares work orders and work schedules
- Orders supplies and equipment and issues them to personnel
- Records and maintains files and records of customer requests, work, or services performed, inventory, and other dispatch information
- Strictly adheres to all safety and regulatory compliance procedures
- Coordinates and arranges for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned
- Monitors daily services and create/update a log sheet or service log
- Maintains periodic contact with service personnel to ensure completion of assigned duties
- Informs the on-duty supervisor of any issues out of the ordinary that may need additional assistance or oversight
- Creates reports to monitor activity and operations
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to speak, write, and read English and Spanish languages
Preferred Qualifications:
- Customer Service or Dispatch Experience
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)
Schedule: 7am to 330p, Mon-Fri *Required to be on an on-call rotating schedule.
Pay: $16.48/hr
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data
Salary : $16
