Dispatcher

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What will your job look like?

In partnership with Kern Transit 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 and 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).

Service: Kern Transit

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Starting Pay Rate: $19.89

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

• 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

What We're Looking For (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• 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
• Regular attendance is required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must have 2 years' experience in providing customer service
• 1 year experience in providing one-on-one, daily, passenger service over the phone, handling a high volume of calls per day preferred
• 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
• Possess valid authorization to work in the United States
• Must pass criminal background check and investigation & Motor Vehicle Record check

What's in it for you

• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks Discount Program
• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM Transit is an equal opportunity employer. MTM Transit considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM Transit's People & Culture.

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