Mobile Dispatcher
Mobile Dispatcher
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Job Description
Mobile Dispatcher - Step 1
Work Location: Butte MT
Pay range: $19.95 per hour (per Collective Bargaining Agreement--CBA)
$1.00 per hour Shift Premium (per CBA)
Three potential step increases with performance progression
Annual pay increases in May of each year subject to the CBA
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Mobile Dispatcher works in a Control Center environment responding to a variety of customer inquiries and technician requests typically through phone interactions. The Mobile Dispatcher assesses and schedules technicians workload for natural gas and electric service work. The Mobile Dispatcher also monitors and answers radio traffic in order to dispatch service personnel.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1500 amazing people and serve 775300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Assure cost effective use of resources by communicating/coordinating with Distribution Operations Controllers and area Supervisors
- Manage and modify gas and electric service orders
- Demonstrate proficiency with the computer software and web applications necessary to conduct daily workflow dispatching processes
- Perform required shift work to include days weekends nights holidays and call outs
- Rotating 12 hour shifts that start at 6:00AM and 6:00 PM
- Work Schedule Posted 6 months in advance
- Work overtime including evenings and weekends in response to acute service needs
- Assure positive working relationships with technicians Controllers and field crews/management
- Complete required trainings and monthly meetings
- Dispatcher calls will be subject to call monitoring with a priority goal of achieving customer satisfaction
- Work effectively within a team environment and other work groups to accomplish organizational goals
- Demonstrate strong adherence to accuracy safe work practices/processes customer service and attendance
- Job time is spent in an office environment mostly sitting or standing using a computer terminal and phones with limited required walking
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent advanced education is preferred
- Ability to perform basic math functions
- Proficient with computers web applications and related equipment
- Excellent communication skills are required
- Good organizational and technical skills are necessary
- Ability to plan and prioritize dispatching responsibilities
- High volume dispatching and customer service experience preferred
Requisition #4792
Posting Dates: June 27 2025 through July 13 2025
Department/Division: Distribution Operations - Control
Employment Physical: Not Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: None
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department at 1- or at
Employment Type
Full-Time
