Senior Dispatcher (Cox Fleet)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Sr Dispatcher

Individual ContributorCan work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

No

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

The Sr. Dispatcher serves as a subject matter expert within Cox Fleet's dispatch operations, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of fleet repairs and maintenance. This national role operates within multiple markets across the country and requires a high degree of professional judgment, industry knowledge, and the ability to coordinate effectively across internal partners, customers, and third-party vendors. The Sr. Dispatcher is expected to model best practices, support less experienced team members, and uphold Cox Fleet's standards for service quality and customer experience.

Essential Responsibilities

Service Coordination and Dispatch

• Manage the complete event lifecycle for preventative maintenance, towing, and unscheduled/emergency service events, from initial client request to repair-completion
• Ensure that technicians receive all service events quickly, and request additional work when needed
• Re-assign previous events that were not completed during the first assignment
• Assess each service event and dispatch to achieve the best results for the client
• Assign work with an eye toward time-based KPIs
• Identify gaps in KPI performance, and work with local leaders to address those gaps
• Audit open work requests across multiple markets for compliance with daily-update requirements
• Monitor open events, track estimated arrival times, and communicate proactively with customers and leadership regarding delays or service concerns

Customer and Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate with all parties to ensure work is prioritized and completed, and that all parties remain fully informed on status along the way. Clients should always be able to self-serve complete and up-to-date information on service events.
• Obtain estimates and estimate approvals
• Serve as a point of contact for escalated service issues from customers, team members, and internal stakeholders, addressing concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Maintain positive customer relationships through clear, timely, and professional communication across all channels
• Apply sound judgment and diplomacy when navigating competing priorities or complex service situations across multiple markets and personalities
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve multi-party service issues and ensure customer needs are met within established timelines

Vendor Management

• Ensure all third-party vendors are informed of and operate in accordance with Cox Fleet policies, procedures, and expectations for quality, timeliness, and payment
• Monitor vendor performance and document issues; escalate systemic concerns through established channels

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and notations in all applicable systems for each customer interaction and service event
• Follow established escalation procedures for complex or high-risk service situations
• Adhere to all applicable company policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements

Team Contribution and Development

• Provide process guidance and on-the-job coaching for less experienced dispatch team members
• Keep open-event backlogs clean with proper process adherence
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of dispatching practices