Lakeland-based Dispatch Clerk Opening | Hiring
Your Next Step in Lakeland
Snapshot
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Logistics.
- Pay: $19-$24/Hour (approx. $45.8k/Year)
- Position: Dispatch Clerk (Based in Lakeland)
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- Hiring Organization: Waste Management
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Worksite: Lakeland, FL
- This Lakeland-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Lakeland, FL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland-based Dispatch Clerk Opening | Hiring 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 Lakeland.
Where is this Lakeland-based Dispatch Clerk Opening | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Lakeland, FL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Lakeland.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Lakeland-based Dispatch Clerk Opening | Hiring 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.
How do I apply for this Lakeland-based Dispatch Clerk Opening | Hiring position in Lakeland?
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.
How long does the Waste Management hiring process take?
The hiring process at Waste Management is typically fast, often completed within 1-2 weeks. After submitting your application, you may receive a response within a few days. Some positions offer same-week start dates.
