Dynamic Dispatchers of the Month: Liz C. and Pamela G.

Dispatchers have been described as the quarterbacks of their teams. They are the ones who keep schedules on track and make the day run smoothly for our drivers and helpers. This month’s Dynamic Dispatchers of the Month are Liz C. and Pamela G. Congratulations!

Liz C.
Bridgeton, MO

Q. How long have you worked at Republic Services?
A. 4 years and 8 months

Q. What’s your go-to productivity trick?
A. LISTS, LISTS AND MORE LISTS!

Q. What energizes you at work?
A. Making sure all the customers are serviced and acknowledgement for doing a good job.

Q. What’s the biggest misconception people have about your position?
A. That we just sit at a computer all day – there are a lot of day-to-day tasks that they are behind the scenes.

Q. What energizes you outside of work?
A. My family and going out on the water.

Q. What’s your most used emoji?
A.

Q. Can you tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer?
A. I try to go above and beyond all the time for customers.

Pamela G.
De Soto, IL

Q. How long have you worked at Republic Services?
A. 21 years!

Q. What’s your go-to productivity trick?
A. The lasso tool on RiseMap.

Q. What energizes you at work?
A. Having the Service Recordings screen blank and drivers checking in early!

Q. What’s the biggest misconception people have about your position?
A. That dispatch is just permanently scheduling lifts and printing route sheets. Some days I liken dispatch to the game Whack-A-Mole

Q. What energizes you outside of work?
A. Taking the grandkids to Six Flags and playing handbells at church.

Q. What’s your most used emoji?
A.

Q. Can you tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer?
A. I delivered a container to a new customer in my hometown.