Waste Connections

Dispatcher- Queens NY

Waste Connections  â€˘  $28/hr  â€˘  United States (Onsite)  â€˘  22 days ago
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Job Description

Royal Waste Services is seeking a Roll-Off Dispatcher to join our team in Queens, NY. This role is essential to keeping our operations running smoothly by coordinating drivers, resolving service issues, and supporting our customer service and operations teams. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and excel at multitasking under pressure, we want to hear from you.

Hourly Rate 🚛: $28–$30/hr. (depending on relevant experience)

Schedule ⏰: Monday–Saturday, 12:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Overnight shift, 6 days/week)

The Roll-Off Dispatcher is responsible for managing incoming requests, dispatching drivers based on priority, and ensuring timely and accurate service delivery. This position requires strong communication skills, excellent computer proficiency, and the ability to remain calm and organized in a high‑volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with customer service, operations, and other departments to resolve service issues and customer disputes.
  • Investigate and resolve inquiries related to missed pick-ups, misplaced containers, and property damage.
  • Support drivers by clarifying service details before pick-up or delivery.
  • Schedule and dispatch work assignments throughout the shift.
  • Utilize proprietary systems and demonstrate proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  • Provide professional, courteous service that promotes customer satisfaction and goodwill.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with frequent customer interaction.
  • Identify opportunities to promote additional services when appropriate.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years of dispatcher experience in transportation or logistics preferred.
  • Experience with live dispatch operations and coordinating drivers.
  • Experience creating and managing driver schedules.
  • Familiarity with driver coaching/telematics tools such as 3rd Eye, Lytx, and DriveCam
  • Strong typing and data entry skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be bilingual, with English/Spanish required for this role.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Year-round stability in a recession‑resistant industry
  • Unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US

CULTURE It’s a great place to work! We operate in an environment where empowered, self‑directed All Stars know the importance of their work.

INTEGRITY Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

Waste Connections — Apply today and Connect with Your Future! https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Waste Connections

About Waste Connections

Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Year Founded
1997
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