Field Service Dispatcher

Peterson

$73K — $86K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; college coursework is a plus.
  • Minimum of 2 years customer service experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
  • Experience in dispatching and/or mechanical fields highly preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Answer customer calls and collect necessary information for technician assignments.
  • Open work orders accurately in the Dealer Business System (DBS).
  • Utilize Service Information System (SIS) for warranty checks and known issues.
  • Collect payment including COD from customers after job completion.
  • Maintain a log of field technicians' locations using a scheduler program.
  • Pre-plan repairs using Vision Link to save time during dispatching.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours customer support.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, industrial environment.
  • On-the-job training to enhance skills in dispatch and service operations.
  • Participate in safety meetings and enforce safety policies.
  • Exposure to a wide range of heavy equipment and repair processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Peterson Cat has the immediate need for an experienced Field Service Dispatcher at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating the assignments of service technicians and materials to accomplish repairs done in the field and administration of related paperwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Anwser phone calls from customers and record all needed information for technicians to start repairs.
  • Accurately open work orders in Dealer Business System (DBS) with information given by the customer and/or internal Product Support Sales Representative, including correct Purchase Order (PO) number or account number the job is charged to.
  • Use Service Information System (SIS) to check if a machine has warranty or if there are any known issues with a customer's serial number range that might help the technician with the machine repair.
  • Collect Cash on Delivery (COD) from customers at end of jobs. Credit cards, checks, and sometimes cash.
  • Use Varian for PO# for outside purchases in order to charge the right accounts.
  • Use scheduler program to maintain a log of all field technicians' location at any given time.
  • Utilize vision link to help pre-plan repairs by determining the location of machines and review fault codes prior to dispatching a technician.
  • Be on call, on a rotating schedule, to take after hour calls from customer that have equipment breakdowns and call technicians to go out and make repairs. Includes taking calls for other stores and making sure they are taken care of.
  • Review timecards to make sure all time charged is in the correct segment / work order. Help enforce timecards and service reports being turned in on time.
  • Help coordinate field service safety meetings & enforce company policy regarding safety.
  • Help with any questions involving work orders that may help with closing a job in a timelier manner.
  • Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance


OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Help technicians with parts and tooling.
  • Check on when back ordered parts are coming in.


QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson's core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; and a minimum of 2 years of directly related customer service experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

A background in dispatching and/or heavy equipment/mechanical experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

The pay hourly pay range for this position is: $35.55-41.77. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

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