TAS RECYCLING

Dispatch Administrative Assistant

Knoxville, TN • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Wholesale Metals and Minerals

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.

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