Dispatcher

Position may be required to work in Woodbridge, VA and Manassas, VA What we offer: $25.14 Per Hour Paid Time-Off Life Insurance 401K (Company Contribution/Match) On-going Training Work with career professionals Friendly work environment Home/Work Balance Knowledge and Experience: Must be 21 years of age or older High School Diploma or GED Current and Valid Driver’s License or CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Passenger Endorsement. (MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN CDL WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT) Previous experience in the transit industry either as a driver or dispatcher, preferably in a paratransit environment a plus Must be dependable with reliable transportation to get to and from work Computer literate using a Windows-based computer operating system Strong knowledge of the service area (Multi County area including DC) Must be able to read, write and speak English Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays Must be able to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and communicate at all times in a professional and courteous manner Must be able to work in a union environment Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check Skills: Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications and organizational skills Reasoning skills and Decision making Key Accountabilities: Ensure that each driver reports at their scheduled work shift time Arrange coverage for any call offs within driver staffing Prepares and prints manifest for all operator's toe (10) minutes prior to scheduled check in time Make bus assignments Ensure all operators pull out on time Provide written documentation of incidents which may require follow-up action but not limited to call outs by operators Communicate clearly with others both verbally and in writing using the English language Promptly provide client with information on location and ETA Make cost-effective and operationally efficient decisions regarding assignment or movement of trips Monitor Transit Radio System (TRS) messages of radio actives of bus and sedan operators in the field Monitor AVL screen to identify and prevent late running routes and to optimize utilization of standby and/or extra board resources based on proximity to affected destinations Maintain Dispatch Communication log and complete all applicable documentation Perform various administrative duties; answer incoming calls, courtesy calls and filing etc. Other duties as required Please note: Job duties or specific job title could vary; where covered by a collective bargaining agreement the provisions of that agreement may prevail. Additional Statements Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. If applying for a safety-sensitive position, it may require a physical examination. EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keolis Commuter Services