Dispatch Clerk
Opportunity in Decatur
At a Glance
- Earnings: $21-$26/Hour (approx. $25.2k/Year)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Based in: Decatur, GA
- Hiring: Waste Management
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
- New Opening: Part-Time Dispatch Clerk
- This Decatur-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Decatur, GA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Decatur, a key hub for the Waste Management And Logistics industry.
Company Overview: Waste Management's centralized logistics operations integrate advanced GPS fleet tracking, automated route dispatching, and real-time customer communication to maintain high efficiency across thousands of daily routes.
Position Overview & Responsibilities: As a Dispatch Clerk at Waste Management, you provide vital administrative and operational desk 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 manifests, and re-route trucks to handle priority customer requests. You also manage driver morning 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 $21 - $26. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Decatur.
Where is this Dispatch Clerk job located?
This position is based in Decatur, GA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Decatur.
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.
How many hours per week is this part-time Dispatch Clerk role?
Part-time positions at Waste Management generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
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.
How do I apply for this Dispatch Clerk position in Decatur?
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.
