Dispatcher/Driver

Program Support Middletown, New York


Description

Location: Middletown, NY
Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30 PM with weekends and off hours when needed.
Rate: $22.50
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
Schedule drivers and confirm with drivers of their schedule, Assign vehicle to drivers/runs, Update the dispatch Log book and the Driver Schedule Board daily or as needed.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
  • Answer phones and communicate with drivers of any passenger updates and/or road condition.
  • Handle problems as they arise of vehicle breakdown/accident
  • Check the DVIR sheets daily for errors and vehicle defects and if found report them to the maintenance
  • Update passenger attendance report daily in Access system and MAS
  • Help drivers with the loading /unloading of passengers at Fini in the morning/afternoon
  • On Call rotation for non-business hours-and keep the “On Call” log
  • Check weather condition and prep vehicles for the condition, Help remove snow/ice from vehicles and facility
  • Able to operate the vehicle snow removal machine, Conduct van Certification for the agency Conduct wheelchair training for the agency
  • Conduct driver meeting when necessary
  • Keep drivers up to date on their trainings and performance reviews
  • Check and response to agency emails
  • New passenger route integration communication with drivers and programs.

    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
  • Drive as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Valid CDL with P endoresment preferred
  • Previous dispatch expereince
  • Previous driving exp w/ passengers required





    Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer
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