Wood Dale Hiring:Part-Time Dispatch Clerk
Position in Wood Dale, IL
Fast Facts
- Compensation: $19-$24/Hour (approx. $22.9k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring Part-Time in Wood Dale)
- Location: Wood Dale, IL
- Flexible Role: Dispatch Clerk (Part-Time)
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Join a friendly Wood Dale team with flexible shifts.
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- This Wood Dale-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Wood Dale, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale.
Where is this Dispatch Clerk job located?
This position is based in Wood Dale, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Wood Dale.
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.
Do Waste Management employees get discounts?
Yes, Waste Management associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
