NEVER, NEVER, NEVER AGAIN - Dispatcher ARS-Rescue Rooter Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My spouse works nights and I was able to work nights as well.

Cons

Wow, where do I begin? Management and senior dispatchers play favorites, I have never seen anything like it. If it's going to be a "money call" it's not the next tech up that gets the call, it's the boyfriend or the friend. If you are a new employee don't expect to make any friends because it's like revisiting high school with all the cliques. Training for new office employees? Good luck, you just get thrown to the wolves so keep your fingers crossed. One manager actually refused me a bathroom break. But the favoritism and the talking behind everyone's back is the worst, it's like being a teen ager all over again. Oh and there is NO room for advancement. You are pretty much stuck in the position you got hired into.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Great pay, amazing benefits, super easy if you’re a people person, amazing management team

Cons

Intensive KPI tracking, independent workload, not work life balance friendly. Your performance can be affected if you’re having a bad day. People treat you like scum of the earth

1.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You can take work truck home.

Cons

Management has created a challenging work environment where technician support and fair compensation do not appear to be priorities. There are no performance-based bonuses or consistent annual raises, despite strong expectations around sales. Call distribution lacks transparency, with higher-quality leads often going to a small, select group, making it difficult for others to perform at their full potential. Technicians are also expected to take calls after scheduled hours (8 AM – 4 PM), which impacts work-life balance. Additionally, time and travel policies raise concerns. Technicians clock in upon arrival at the customer’s location rather than when travel begins, even when jobs are over an hour away. This results in significant unpaid driving time, often exceeding two hours per day. In some cases, technicians are required to travel to appointments even when customers are unresponsive, leading to cancellations or reschedules without compensation for the time lost. Overall, the expectations placed on technicians are high, but the structure and support systems in place do not consistently reflect or reward that effort.

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ARS-Rescue Rooter Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing this detailed feedback, and we recognize how concerning these experiences can be. We take issues around transparency, fair compensation, scheduling expectations, and travel time very seriously, and your comments highlight areas that require continued focus and accountability. Our goal is to create an environment where all technicians have equitable opportunities, clear support, and recognition that reflects their effort and performance. If you would be open to discussing further, please visit arsawaremobile.ethicspoint.com or call 833-633-7255.
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