IT Dispatcher
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
If you are an experienced client service representative who likes a fast-paced environment and has experience providing services in person, we invite you to explore our Dispatcher position. Work from home and receive outstanding benefits that support your family- while working for a company that takes a people-first approach to business.
- This is a remote role working from home within the United States.
- Shift: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 7 PM PST.
Primary Purpose and Function
The overall occupational objective of a Dispatcher is to provide support in coordinating workflow for Service Desk technicians and engineers who, in turn, provide service to our clients.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Ticket Management
- Answer high volume incoming calls and chat requests from our call center.
- Identify incoming service requests within ConnectWise Triage board and remove unwanted SPAM.
- Perform ticket triage by clarifying and updating fields within tickets to ensure technicians can quickly and accurately gauge the scope of the service requests.
- Schedule tickets to the most appropriate resources based on urgency, availability, and technician skill level.
- Adhere to internal security policies by seeking approval for access changes in service requests from client's IT liaison in writing, where appropriate.
- Set client expectations regarding the availability of resources for tickets that come into the service board and tickets that require dispatching.
- Maintain an awareness of trends in client's service requests and alert service managers or primary consultants to recurring issues, particularly when problems reported may be indicative of a larger issue.
- Assist with low level tickets such as password reset requests and group membership changes.
- Make outbound phone calls on positively rated tickets and request they convert to positive reviews on Google.
Administration
- Forecast workload for support staff, including weekend and after-hour work, to assist with scheduling and escalating work.
- Prepare resource schedules for helpdesk coverage, escalation engineers, on-call resources, departmental shadowing, and team meetings.
- Update client information (i.e. client engineer assignments, primary liaisons, etc.), as needed.
- Periodically review open requests and verify their status, proper client agreements are selected, and a resource is assigned., * All tickets are properly scheduled according to our internal-facing SLAs.
- Manager and peer review of goal achievement.
- Coachability, willingness to work as a member of a team.
- Detailed ticket notes at every relevant step of dispatch.
- Dispatch portal is properly maintained. Tasks do not "fall through the cracks".
Physical Demands
- Sitting or Standing for Long Periods: Ability to remain seated or standing at a workstation for extended durations, with regular breaks to prevent fatigue.
- Viewing a Computer Monitor: Sustained ability to focus on a computer screen for tasks such as reading, typing, and data entry, with appropriate lighting and screen settings to reduce eye strain.
- Digital Dexterity and Hand/Eye Coordination: Proficient use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, including frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding, mouse usage, and handling other peripherals.
- Oral Communications: Engaging in clear and effective verbal communication over the phone, video calls, and occasionally in person, requiring strong speech and active listening skills.
- Use of Peripheral Devices: Handling and operating devices such as a mouse, headset, and other computer accessories with precision.
- Basic Ergonomic Adjustments: Ability to adjust seating, monitor height, and other workstation elements to maintain comfort and reduce physical strain.
- Environmental Awareness: Maintaining a workspace free from excessive noise and distractions to ensure focus and productivity.
- Occasional Lifting and Moving: Ability to lift and move light objects, such as laptops, documents, and office supplies, as needed.
- Periodic Travel to Customer Offices: Willingness and ability to travel to customer offices as required, which may involve air travel, driving, ride-sharing, or using public transportation.
- Periodic Travel to Xantrion's Office: Willingness and ability to travel to Xantrion's office or shared workspace as needed, which may involve air travel, driving, ride-sharing, or using public transportation.
Company Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Follow and support company policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
- Always maintain confidentiality of company and customer records and information.
- Maintain a professional image, adhering to Xantrion's dress code.
- Must have an existing cell phone (running current Android or iOS).
- If applicable Xantrion will provide a cell phone, internet connection, and home office equipment allowance. See the Xantrion Handbook for details.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent., * Minimum of 2 years in customer service, dispatching, project management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Customer service experience in a call center, dispatch center, or telecommunications organization is a plus.
- Previous MSP dispatch and/or coordination experience is highly desired.
- Experience with ConnectWise or similar ticketing systems is highly desired.
- Ability to quickly and accurately determine incident scope and impact.
- Demonstrable competency in use of MS Office products:
- Outlook - high level for e-mail and organizational tracking tasks
- Excel / Word - intermediate skill
- Ability to multitask with an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Superior customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Efficient time management skills.
- Superior documentation and follow-up skills.
- Spanish bilingual skills are highly preferred.
Personal Attributes
- Positive attitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to compromise when merited, as well as exercise good judgment
- Ability to work independently, proactively, and establish ownership of issues.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, able to foster strong relationships internally and externally.
- Desire to grow and evolve the position., * Must have a reliable, high-speed internet connection that effectively supports work responsibilities, including video conferencing.
- Must have a dedicated, secure, and private workspace. Unless arranged by Xantrion, shared work environments, such as coworking spaces, are unacceptable. Client information must always be kept private.
- Must use Xantrion-provided PC and headset to execute job functions.
Benefits & conditions
- Salary range $45,000 - $50,000/year, depending on experience.
- 100% of medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
- 401K with company match up to 4% of salary.
- Certification and training reimbursement.
- 17 days/year PTO (in addition to training allowance).
- Bonuses for referring new clients or employees.