Field Dispatcher Peterson Cat Power Systems has the immediate need for an experienced Field Dispatcher based at our Hillsboro, OR location. This position is responsible for coordinating the assignments of service technicians and materials to accomplish repairs done in the field and administration of related paperwork.
Essential Job Functions:- Answer phone calls from customers and record all needed information for technicians to start repairs.
- Accurately open work orders in Dealer Business System (DBS) with information given by the customer and/or internal Product Support Sales Representative, including correct Purchase Order (PO) number or account number the job is charged to.
- Use Service Information System (SIS) to check if a machine has warranty or if there are any known issues with a customer's serial number range that might help the technician with the machine repair.
- Collect Cash on Delivery (COD) from customers at end of jobs. Credit cards, checks, and sometimes cash.
- Use Varian for PO# for outside purchases in order to charge the right accounts.
- Use scheduler program to maintain a log of all field technicians' location at any given time.
- Utilize vision link to help pre-plan repairs by determining the location of machines and review fault codes prior to dispatching a technician.
- Be on call, on a rotating schedule, to take after hour calls from customer that have equipment breakdowns and call technicians to go out and make repairs. Includes taking calls for other stores and making sure they are taken care of.
- Review timecards to make sure all time charged is in the correct segment / work order. Help enforce timecards and service reports being turned in on time.
- Help coordinate field service safety meetings & enforce company policy regarding safety.
- Help with any questions involving work orders that may help with closing a job in a timelier manner.
- Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance
- Other Job Functions:
- Help technicians with parts and tooling.
- Check on when back ordered parts are coming in.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson's core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or GED; and a minimum of 2 years of directly related customer service experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- A background in dispatching and/or heavy equipment/mechanical experience is preferred.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- None required.
- Peterson Power Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.
