Dispatch Clerk
Your Next Step in Rancho Santa Margarita
Role Essentials
- Based in: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- Job Title: Dispatch Clerk (Flexible Hours in Rancho Santa Margarita)
- Company: Waste Management
- This Rancho Santa Margarita-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Rancho Santa Margarita, a key hub for the Waste Management And Logistics industry.
What You Get
- Compensation: $19-$24/Hour (approx. $22.9k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
What You'll Do
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Rancho Santa Margarita environment.
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 $19 - $24. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Rancho Santa Margarita.
Where is this Dispatch Clerk job located?
This position is based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Rancho Santa Margarita.
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 Rancho Santa Margarita facility.
How do I apply for this Dispatch Clerk position in Rancho Santa Margarita?
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.
