Radio Dispatcher - Transportation

Transit Dispatcher

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Transit Dispatcher operates the radio base station and associated administrative duties. This position will focus on individualized passenger needs and must have the ability to assist in scheduling and coordinating a diversified public transit program; operate office machines; maintain records; follow oral and written instructions; enter and retrieve applicable transit data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; operates a two-way radio; and associated administrative duties. This position is contingent upon available grant funds.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist the Transit Coordinator in the operations of the Transit program. 2. Operates a base radio to dispatch the bus driver and coordinate requests for rides, confirmation and cancellation of trips. 3. Answers telephone calls from the public and radio communications from drivers. 4. Maintains the dispatch logs, prepares and/or updates daily trip logs to include notification of pre-scheduled or pre-planned trips for the drivers. 5. Responsible for record to include but not limited to: ridership count, fuel receipts, revenue and on-revenue mileage, bus fares, vehicle hours and passes issued. Keep both manual and computerized records. 6. Responsible for maintaining and organizing the filing system. Maintain records of incidents and/or accidents. 7. Operates a variety of standard office equipment (radio, telephone, computer, copier/fax machine). 8. Catalogs and maintain inventory of transit supplies. 9. Maintains record keeping of mileage and fuel expenses. 10. Ability to drive a transit van/bus when needed. 11. Responsible for ordering office supplies and transit service equipment as needed. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1. G5: Highschool diploma or GED with three years of job specified experience. 2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future. 3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A broad basic knowledge of the Yurok Tribe and the Reservation communities. 2. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or have the ability to obtain certification within the first month of hire. 3. Ability to communicate well with staff and the public. 4. Established record of safe driving practices. 5. Knowledge of the traffic laws of the State of California. 6. Ability to conduct work in a safe manner and the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures. 7. Good public relations techniques and communication skills. 8. Good record keeping skills and the ability to maintain daily, weekly and monthly records, receipts, logs, etc. 9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Conditions of Employment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures. 3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). 4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy. 5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage. 6. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance. 7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.