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Operations DispatcherRock Region METRO • North Little Rock, AR, US
Operations Dispatcher

Operations Dispatcher

Rock Region METRO • North Little Rock, AR, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Operations Dispatcher

North Little Rock, AR. Starting Pay $19.00 per hour

IMPORTANT : Applicants must be available to work any of the following shifts. MUST be available to work any of the following shifts :

Shift 1 : Monday-Friday : 4 : 30 p.m.-1 : 30 p.m.

Shift 2 : Monday : Off day

Tuesday : 4 : 30 a.m. - 12 : 30 p.m.

Wednesday : 4 : 30 a.m. - 12 : 30 p.m.

Thursday : 4 : 30 a.m. - 12 : 30 p.m.

Friday : 4 : 30 a.m. - 12 : 30 p.m.

Saturday : 4 : 30 a.m. - 12 : 30 p.m.

Sunday : Off-Day

Shift 3 : Monday : Off-Day

Tuesday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Thursday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Friday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Saturday : 10 : 00 a.m.-6 : 00 p.m.

Sunday : Off-Day

Shift 4

Monday : 9 : 00 a.m.- 6 : 00 p.m.

Tuesday : Off day

Wednesday : Off day

Thursday : 9 : 00 a.m.- 6 : 00 p.m.

Friday : 9 : 00 a.m.- 6 : 00 p.m.

Saturday : 4 : 30 a.m. 10 : 30 a.m.

Sunday : 8 : 00 a.m.- 6 : 00 p.m.

Shift 5

Monday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Tuesday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Thursday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Friday : Off day

Saturday : Off day

Sunday : 7 : 30 a.m. 5 : 30 p.m.

Shift 6

Monday : 4 : 30 p.m.-1 : 30 p.m.

Tuesday : 9 : 00 a.m.- 6 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday : 9 : 00 a.m.- 6 : 00 p.m.

Thursday : 1 : 00 p.m.-9 : 00 p.m.

Friday : 2 : 00 p.m.-10 : 00 p.m.

Saturday : Off day

Sunday : Off day

Shift 7

Monday : 1 : 00 p.m.-9 : 00 p.m.

Tuesday : Off day

Wednesday : Off day

Thursday : 11 : 00 a.m.-7 : 00 p.m.

Friday : 1 : 00 p.m.-9 : 00 p.m.

Saturday : 1 : 00 p.m.-9 : 00 p.m.

Sunday : 8 : 00 a.m.- 6 : 00 p.m.

Rock Region METRO (METRO) is Arkansas' largest public transit agency and serves the Little Rock metropolitan area. Come build your career with us and help to provide reliable service to your community. We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

Benefits

  • Company Advancement Opportunities
  • Dental, Vision, and Employer Paid Health Insurance
  • Employer Paid Disability & Life insurance
  • 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Leave
  • In-house Training Opportunities
  • Transit Passes for Employees & Eligible Dependents
  • Bi-weekly Pay
  • Overtime Eligibility
  • Direct Deposit
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Referral Bonus
  • Minority Lead Workforce
  • Fulfilling Work
  • Community Service
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Post High School Education Not Required

Operations Dispatcher Job Description

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily activities of METRO's operators and supervisors. Ensures transit operations are operating efficiently and adhering to schedules.

Essential Functions

  • Effectively communicate with drivers via radio & phone
  • Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation & operation needs.
  • Maintain or verify records of time, deviations in schedule, equipment problems, customer complaints, and other records pertaining to operations.
  • Operate 2-way radio to communicate with Drivers.
  • Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, and work-related accidents.
  • Respond to driver requests for assistance.
  • Provide customers with general information

    • Knowledge and Abilities

    A. Knowledge of :

  • Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and driving courtesies involved in transit operations.
  • Principles and practices of customer service.
  • Dispatching principles and practices.

    • B. Ability to :

  • Learn METRO's policies and procedures.
  • Read, write, and make basic mathematic calculations.
  • Exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions spoken or written in English.
  • Provide on-time and dependable service to the public.
  • Learn METRO's transit routes and schedules.
  • Maintain a friendly and courteous demeanor when interacting with the public, passengers, and fellow employees through tactful, patient, and courteous interactions.

    • Minimum Qualifications

    Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

  • A. Required Education :
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • B. Preferred Prior Experience :
  • Three (3) years of verifiable dispatching experience and one (1) year of experience working with the general public.
  • Prefer experience in a transit operations position.
  • C. Special Requirements, including Licenses and / or Certifications :
  • Strong skills with time management and work prioritization.
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills. (Managing files, folders, shortcuts and the use of various software applications)
  • Well versed in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation, DOT medical examination, and drug screening.
  • CDL with Class B and "P" endorsement preferred, but not required.

    • Employment Statement

    METRO is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will administer its candidate evaluation and hiring, personnel policies, and

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