Dispatcher Fixed Route and Para
Description
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
We are Now Hiring a Dispatcher in Tulare, California
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Starting Pay of $20.21/HR
- Top Pay of $22.00/HR
- Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, and 401(k) savings plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, & sick time
- Consistent full-time, year-round work.
- Career advancement opportunities
Essential Duties:
- Opening and/or closing of building at the beginning and/or ending of daily operations, dependent upon assigned shift.
- Supervises driver sign in and make bus assignments.
- Check dispatch sheet make necessary changes, checks operator availability.
- Supervises operation of the extra board, making necessary assignments in proper rotation.
- Receives information and complaint calls outside of general office hours.
- Receives calls by telephone or radio giving location and description of problems, dispatches assistance, as necessary.
- Prepares charter assignments as needed.
- Checks operators for proper uniforms, check operator daily report sheets.
- Prepares the extra board.
- Reviews route modification with supervisors and operators.
- Reports accidents to police and Road Supervisors.
- Records operators’ time and completes pay record sheets.
- Records bus defects and coordinates defect reports and change outs with the Maintenance Department.
- Maintains dispatcher logs.
- Inventory buses as needed, checks with Maintenance Department regarding available equipment.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Must possess a valid California license with a clean driving record. A minimum of five (5) years licensed driving experience. Must not have more than one traffic citation for a moving violation within the past two years and must have no DWI/DUI convictions within the past seven years. Must be able to obtain a CDL Permit.
- Obtaining a Department of Justice criminal background clearance.
- Read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
- Must be able to work weekends, very early mornings, days, evenings, and holidays.
- Must be able to use company communications systems and communicate clearly and effectively in person and over the radio.
- Must be able to read a map and possess knowledge of the service area.
- Must be hospitable, guest/customer service oriented, and be willing to serve the needs of passengers.
- Additional certification requirements must be met under Section 391.49 of the DOT code concerning the loss or impairment of limbs.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.