Baton Rouge Hiring:Part-Time Dispatch Clerk
Position in Baton Rouge, LA
Primary Details
- Job Title: Dispatch Clerk (Flexible Hours in Baton Rouge)
- Compensation: $19-$24/Hour (approx. $22.9k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Excellent work-life balance in Baton Rouge.
- Hiring: Waste Management
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Location: Baton Rouge, LA
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- This Baton Rouge-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Baton Rouge, LA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Baton Rouge, a key hub for the Waste Management And Logistics industry.
Company Overview
Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental and waste management services. Guided by a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, safety, and community service, Waste Management operates modern collection fleets, material recovery facilities, and waste-to-energy conversion systems. As an industry leader, Waste Management offers market-leading compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, career stability, and excellent internal advancement opportunities.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
As a Dispatch Clerk at Waste Management, you provide vital administrative and operational support to route dispatchers and commercial drivers. Operating fleet management software, you track collection vehicle locations via GPS telematics, log route completion statuses, process driver paperwork, and re-route trucks to handle priority customer requests. You also manage driver check-in queues, audit hours-of-service logs, and communicate route delays to customer service teams. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence inside the fleet dispatch office (zero remote options).
Qualifications & Benefits
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Requires 1+ years of administrative, data entry, or logistics dispatch support experience. Strong computer skills, fast data entry capabilities, and clear phone communication abilities are essential. Offers competitive hourly pay, annual wage progression, full health/dental benefits, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, paid personal days, and promotion tracks into Route Coordinator roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Dispatch Clerk position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $19 - $24. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Baton Rouge.
Where is this Dispatch Clerk job located?
This position is based in Baton Rouge, LA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Baton Rouge.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Dispatch Clerk job?
No prior experience is required. Waste Management provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Waste Management pay weekly for this role?
Waste Management offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Baton Rouge facility.
How do I apply for this Dispatch Clerk position in Baton Rouge?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Waste Management reviews applications on a rolling basis.
