Transit Driver​/Dispatcher

Description

JOB TITLE:
Transit Dispatch/Driver

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
CPN Transit Program

SUPERVISOR:
CPN Transit Director

STATUS:
NON-EXEMPT

SALARY RANGE: $12.00-$20.00

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS:
In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

JOB SUMMARY: Safely drive Transit vehicles in all traffic & weather conditions. Adhere to established scheduling; submit reports of mechanical issues and delays assist passengers. Prepares and issues the Transit schedules to the drivers on a daily basis.

• Responsible for dispatching and keeping current records of transit client calls.
• Ability to answer multi phone lines.
• Driving/dispatching as needed.
• Provide friendly and courteous service.
• Answering multi-line phone system and entering data into the computer.
• Pre/Post
  - Inspection of Transit vehicles daily.
• Communicate with passengers of all kind and be able to answer questions they may have about Transit.
• Follow a specific timetable while on duty.
• Assist all passengers when needed.
• Must pass USDOT Drug and Alcohol random testing.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be outgoing, professional, and customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clear driving record and insurable through tribal insurance.
• Previous driving experience in a similar vehicle preferred
• Must have general knowledge of a vehicle.
• Good phone etiquette.
• Must have computer experience.
• Knowledge of Shawnee and Tecumseh area.
• Must be able to interact with Elders and the public.

• Sitting or standing or walking for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing, and visual acuity
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 75 lbs)

• Must be flexible to work any shift, start time, weekends, and holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.