Dispatch/Customer Service Representative
DRF Water Heating Solutions · Plainfield, NJ · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the Role
Join our team as a Dispatch / Customer Service Representative and help keep operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll coordinate daily installations, support technicians in the field, and serve as a reliable point of contact for our customers. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy solving problems in real time, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
Responsibilities
- Customer Communication & Support
- Handle inbound calls, emails, chats, and texts while providing professional, solution-focused support
- Conduct outbound communication for appointment confirmations, technician arrival windows, and scheduling updates
- Set clear expectations for customers throughout the installation process
- Address escalations with empathy, professionalism, and a customer-first mindset
- Dispatch & Operational Coordination
- Route and dispatch technicians based on location, schedules, and operational priorities
- Monitor and adjust schedules throughout the day to manage changes, delays, and urgent requests
- Coordinate with plumbers, subcontractors, retail partners, and internal teams
- Ensure technicians have the necessary permits, products, and job details to complete installations efficiently
- Troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, service issues, and operational challenges
- Documentation & Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate customer records, notes, and updates within CRM and dispatch systems
- Audit installation files to ensure required permits, photos, invoices, and documentation are complete
- Process payments securely and update customer accounts
- Support post-installation follow-up and documentation
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience in customer service, dispatch, scheduling, or call center environments preferred
- Experience in plumbing, HVAC, home services, or field service operations is a plus
Skills
- Strong communication skills across phone, email, chat, and text
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure
- Comfortable using computers, CRM, and dispatch systems
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
Benefits
- Full-time opportunities with morning and evening shifts available
- Generous benefits package including health & welfare benefits and tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing training, coaching, and opportunities to grow
Why Join Us
You will be part of a supportive, team-focused environment committed to professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and delivering a top-tier customer experience in every interaction. Make a real impact by helping customers every day and gain experience across operations, customer service, and coordination.