Dispatcher

Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is looking for the right candidate to fill our Dispatcher position in Kenai, AK!

The schedule is a 5-8 schedule. Monday through Friday. 7am to 4pm.

Pay will start at $20-$25 per hour.

Job Duties include:

• Work in conjunction with other departments to resolve customer disputes & demonstrate the ability to become proficient in the use of proprietary operational systems.

• Analyzing and resolving customer inquiries for missed pick-ups, misplaced containers and property damage.

• Assisting driver(s) when a pick up or delivery is in question before servicing.

• Scheduling and dispatching work to various employees and departments throughout the day.

• Demonstrate effective use of software applications, at a minimum MS Word and Excel proficient.

• Delivers services to customers in a manner that promotes goodwill. Interacts with customers daily.

• Multitasking large amounts of data entry, while maintaining high volume radio traffic and internal employee interaction.

• Quickly and confidentially make decisions, often without managerial approval.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• 2 years of Dispatcher experience in a transportation or logistics atmospherepreferred.

• Strong typing skills

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Excellent organization and communication skills, both orally and written.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term & short-term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.