Entry Level Dispatch

Toyota of Kirkland, part of the O'Brien Auto Group, is looking to add an Entry Level Dispatcher to the team. If you have strong automotive knowledge or experience, good communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then we want to talk to you Apply TODAY

As the Entry Level Dispatcher, you are responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the flow of service work through the shop. This position pays $22.00 per hour plus monthly bonus.

All employees subject to eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid holidays pursuant to the annual holiday calendar (typically five holidays)
• Vacation – based on hire date and paid based on position.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/RX
• Ancillary Benefits such as Short/Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Spousal/Child coverages
• 401(k) plus company match

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Assist production supervisor and dispatch in day-to-day operation of the shop
• Work closely with the service advisors and technicians to ensure accurate and timely customer communication
• Dispatch and assign repair orders to technicians according to skill level
• Manage time effectively between service advisors and service techs
• Follow all cars through express maintenance to make sure they are being worked on to meet customer needs while meeting promised times.
• Provide training to express maintenance staff. Training involves basic job responsibilities including video multi point inspections.
• Provide updates to advisors and service manager on how express maintenance is flowing and current wait times
• Immediately report to the production supervisor any and all accidents with regard to employees and/or cars.
• Notify the production supervisor immediately of any employee problems, such as but not limited to, refusal to work on cars, absenteeism, anger and harassment of any kind.
• Get the production supervisor involved if the average express maintenance wait time exceeds 90 minutes.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Work in cooperative, positive & professional manner with all personnel in the company.

Equipment/Machines/Tools Typically Used: Phone, computer, adding machine, copier, calculator, stapler, fax machine, pencils/pens, letter opener, scissors, rulers, measuring tools, and hand tools.

Chemicals: Numerous chemicals are used/handled on a limited basis. Employees will be trained by their supervisor on the safe handling/use of these substances. Employee will follow all safety directives at all times.

Physical Demands: Intermittent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; lifting of 20lbs or less on a frequent basis and carrying of 10lbs or less on a frequent basis; frequent pushing and pulling, twisting, and turning of trunk, reaching and handling of objects; occasional climbing, balancing and crawling.

Candidates for this position must possess a valid Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and motor vehicle record review.

Toyota of Kirkland is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.