Passenger Service Dispatcher

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Bags, a SP+ Company, is driven by Our Promise, Making Every Moment Matter for a World on the Go. Our team understands that time is scarce, so we are intentional about putting ourselves in the shoes of those we serve.

The result is a unique combination of talented people and industry-leading technology that enables SP+ to prioritize each and every moment, recognizing that the time colleagues, clients and customers invest in us must always matter.

Salary Range : $14.00 per hour

The Passenger Service Dispatcher oversees the operation and assures Wheelchair Assistants are directed to the flights in the most efficient manner.

This position must work as part of the team to assure the proper information is communicated from the clients and passengers to assure timeliness of the agents in arriving for the flights.

Continuous planning and timely communication are essential in assuring an effective operation.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares tickets at the start of the day and process them for the wheelchair crew.
• Receives calls from the service crew (wheelchair and client airline crew) throughout the day to track wheelchair location and job status.
• Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to : photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
• Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from work crews using telephones or two-way radios.
• Primarily responsible for all occurrences related to dispatching wheelchair and walker vehicles
• Responsible for filling in for Wheelchair Assistants as necessary

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED or equivalent work experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Available to work various shifts
• Ability to obtain an Airport Badge is required
• Operations experience is preferred
• Ability to multi-task is required
• Customer service experience preferred
• Experienced in dispatching and / or coordinating transportation routes for groups of people
• Skill in communicating using two-way radio and telephone equipment
• Computer skills, also Microsoft Office, internet, e-mail, etc. Excel experience preferred.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. (flexible to work overtime as required)
• Dispatcher and computer experience preferred
• Ability to work with private information in a confidential and professional manner
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Appearance Guidelines

Employees are expected at all times to present a professional business-like image, even when working behind the scenes. It is the policy of the Company that each employee’s dress, grooming, and personal hygiene should be appropriate to the work situation and be consistent with the Company’s business standards.

• For all male employees a fully grown in, well-maintained mustache, beard or goatee is permitted
• No visible tattoos or body piercings are allowed. Any tattoos must be covered by your uniform or other means agreed upon by management.
• Clean & well-maintained approved uniforms must be worn on shift
• Additional requirements as specified by management

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers and to communicate with customers and fellow employees.

The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stand; walk. The employee is also frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

In addition, the employee is required to of twist, turn, stretch, and bend on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds regularly.

The employee must be able to move in a relatively quick manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus.

SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law.

SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.