Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Iowa City, IA

Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dispatcher
  • IWI Powered By Parts Authority
  • Dubuque, IA OTHER
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    IWI Powered By Parts Authority

    Overview

    Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 200 locations servicing customers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington.

     

    Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority’s catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications, ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them.

     

    What makes Parts Authority different is OUR TEAM. Parts Authority has a team of professionally trained, experienced counter people to assist in finding the right parts and the right brand for each application.

     

    Parts Authority carries the best brands in the business for domestic and import vehicles. AC Delco, Motorcraft, Denso, Bosch, KYB, Monroe, Gates, Dorman and Exide are just a few of the more than 400 suppliers from around the world, that Parts Authority partners with to bring our customer partners the best parts.

     

     

    Each team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for candidates to join our family! So, if you enjoy full-time employment with the opportunity for advancement, look no further. Join our Parts Authority Team today as a Dispatcher.

    Responsibilities

    We are seeking a dispatcher to join our high energy, fun, and fast paced work environment. The dispatcher is responsible for scheduling the drivers routes and ensuring on-time, accurate deliveries. We only want dynamic, career-minded people who are willing to dedicate themselves to this job.

    • Work well with customers
    • Use the dispatch program to track orders from other stores and set up/ distribute runs to drivers
    • Ensure that driver counts money collected and put delivery times on bills
    • Work with Parts Pullers to ensure the deliveries go out correctly
    • Work with drivers to make sure that they know the correct route
    • Work with customers over the phone to update them on the status of their orders
    • Properly assist drivers who have difficulty with routes or any other aspect of the job
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

     

    • Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
    • Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department requirements
    • Focus and remain on task in a fast-paced environment
    • Attention to detail
    • Great communication skills
    • Time management skills
    • Able to work well under pressure
    • Must be able to work well with other staff members and supervisors
    • Must have an open availability, flexible and able to work various shifts and over time.
    • 1-2 years Warehouse experience preferred.
    • Familiarity with safety measures in a warehouse

    Some of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:

    • Medical Coverage
    • Pharmacy Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Basic Life and AD&D
    • Short Term Disability Coverage
    • NYDBL
    • Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
    • Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Account- Medical, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose & Commuter Benefits
    • Health Savings Account
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, & ID Theft
    • Legal Plan
    • Pet Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Paid Holidays, Sick/Personal Days and Vacation
    • Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
    • Employee Discounts on Merchandise

     

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

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  • 22 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • Iowa Interstate Railroad
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Description HOURLY RATE : $27.00 Starting BENEFITS : Health insurance, Dental and Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k) and 401(k) Match, Railroad Retirement Benefits, Lif...
  • 1 Day Ago

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DISPATCHER
  • JJR Management Inc
  • DUBUQUE, IA FULL_TIME
  • Description Our large towing and transport business is looking for a night dispatcher to add to the team at our Dubuque IA location. This office is the main dispatch area for multiple Iowa locations t...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • KAG Careers
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Job Location 72006 Dubuque IA - Dubuque, IA Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift 12hr Job Category Description KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provide...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • Kluesner Sanitation
  • Farley, IA FULL_TIME
  • ```Duties```- Receive and prioritize incoming calls from customers and drivers- Dispatch drivers to assigned locations using transportation management systems- Monitor driver progress and provide upda...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • KAG
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Job Location 72006 Dubuque IA - Dubuque, IA Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift 12hr Job Category Description KAG is North Americas largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Logistics/Planning Specialist II
  • Alliant Energy
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • **Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!** At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PA/ARNP Hospitalist - MICU Pulmonary
  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, department of Internal Medicine is seeking a PA/ARNP to provide patient care...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrical & Instrument Technician I
  • Engie
  • Iowa City, IA
  • What You Can Expect Our Iowa City based Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for maintenance an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant - Cardiovascular Medicine
  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to provide suppo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisory Diagnostic Radiological Technologist
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Summary The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant - Internal Medicine
  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics department of Internal Medicine is seeking a provide support for research by ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Imaging Technologist/Imaging Technologist - UICC Quad Cities Urgent Care (60%) ($5,000 Sign-on Incentive) - For Hires New to UI
  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • The University of Iowa Community Clinics intends to hire for two positions at either the Imaging Technologist classifica...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Technician I - Digestive Health Procedure Suite (50%-100%)
  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% - 100% Clinical Technician I to work...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 75,798 in 2017, making it the state's fifth-largest city. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County. The metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 171,000. Iowa City was the second capital of the Iowa Territory and the first capital city of the State of Iowa. The Old Capitol building i...
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Income Estimation for Emergency Dispatcher jobs
$36,551 to $46,541
Iowa City, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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