Dispatcher - On Site Tucson

Description

The Dispatcher works to direct the day-to-day route and trip operations, assists with organizing and conducting activities to assure safe, cost-effective, on-time operating performance, tracks and reports sign-in / sign-out times, assure routes are timely, and communicate service issues to the appropriate personnel.

This work is done in compliance with the procedures defined by the client and in conformance with company procedures, which involve daily communication and interaction with drivers and monitors (as applicable) .

Pay : $16.00 / hr

What will your job look like? :

• Assist with all phone call information and dispatching of rides
• Organize and route trips based on schedule and location to ensure optimal performance
• Provide assistance to drivers for directions to destinations
• Assist drivers and transportation providers with problems or issues relating to scheduling
• Establish and maintain effective communication with transportation providers
• Report and record all incidents to the applicable manager
• Document and report provider no shows or on-time-performance issues
• Inform transportation providers of their next-days trips and any new trips that occur
• Monitor radio, telephones and on-road provision of service for quality
• Record time of departure, destination, and expected time of return
• Provide feedback on drivers’ performance

All you need is :

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 2+ years in transportation routing, dispatching, and scheduling expertise preferred
• 1 year experience working with the applicable transit scheduling system preferred
• Knowledge of GPS and GIS systems preferred
• Possess valid authorization to work in the United States

Even better if you have :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills with attention to timeliness and details
• Must be able to demonstrate effective use of scheduling software, two-way radio communication and data analysis skills
• Skills in the use of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Regular attendance is required

What’s in it for you :

• Paid vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k)
• Training Development
• Casual Dress Environment
• Scholarship Program

Physical Requirements

• May require sitting in front of, and operating, a computer for extended periods
• Requires close visual acuity when operating a computer
• Must be able to communicate with others and comprehend instructions
• Requires light lifting and carrying
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers
• Must be able to move around an office environment
30+ days ago