Dispatch Administrative Assistant
TAS RECYCLING
Bilingual English/Spanish required
TAS RECYCLING is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Dispatch Administrative Assistant to support our headquarters office and daily dispatch operations. This role combines office administration, driver scheduling, customer service, vehicle reporting, and fleet documentation.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and dispatch drivers for pickups and deliveries, keeping customers informed and routes efficient.
- Communicate with drivers throughout the day and adjust schedules as operational needs change.
- Monitor vehicle movements and GPS activity, and report routing or vehicle-use concerns to management.
- Prepare the next morning’s pickups before the end of the workday.
- Answer calls, respond to customer inquiries, and follow up on leads and service requests.
- Maintain accurate customer information, lead statuses, dispatch records, and vehicle paperwork.
- Process vehicles through ADD, assign stock numbers, and complete required vehicle reports.
- Maintain driver qualification files, fleet records, inspection and maintenance records, and DOT documentation.
- Track renewal dates and help keep records ready for audits and inspections.
- Support the headquarters office with supplies, correspondence, filing, visitors, and other administrative needs.
- Assist management with special projects and improvements to office and transportation processes.
- Protect confidential company, employee, and customer information.
Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience with a metal recycling company is preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to manage calls, schedules, and paperwork while priorities change.
- Comfortable using computers and learning dispatch, GPS, and customer management systems.
- Dependable follow-through and the ability to work well with drivers and office staff.
- Commitment to safety, confidentiality, and company procedures.
Dispatch Administrative Assistant in Knoxville at TAS RECYCLING
- Typical pay
- $44,860–$64,112
For context, most administrative assistants earn between $44,860–$64,112 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 2 days ago.