Dispatcher,Transportation Job Woodbridge area,Virginia USA,Transportation

Position may be required to work in Woodbridge, VA and Manassas, VA

What we offer:

$25.14 Per Hour
Paid Time-Off
Life Insurance
401K (Company Contribution/Match)
On-going Training
Work with career professionals
Friendly work environment
Home/Work Balance

Knowledge and

Experience:

Must be 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED
Current and Valid Driver’s License or CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Passenger Endorsement. (MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN CDL WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT)
Previous experience in the transit industry either as a driver or dispatcher, preferably in a paratransit environment a plus
Must be dependable with reliable transportation to get to and from work
Computer literate using a Windows-based computer operating system
Strong knowledge of the service area (Multi County area including DC)
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and communicate at all times in a professional and courteous manner
Must be able to work in a union environment
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Skills:

Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications and organizational skills
Reasoning skills and Decision making

Key Accountabilities:

Ensure that each driver reports at their scheduled work shift time
Arrange coverage for any call offs within driver staffing
Prepares and prints manifest for all operator's toe (10) minutes prior to scheduled check in time
Make bus assignments
Ensure all operators pull out on time
Provide written documentation of incidents which may require follow-up action but not limited to call outs by operators
Communicate clearly with others both verbally and in writing using the English language
Promptly provide client with information on location and ETA
Make cost-effective and operationally efficient decisions regarding assignment or movement of trips
Monitor Transit Radio System (TRS) messages of radio actives of bus and sedan operators in the field
Monitor AVL screen to identify and prevent late running routes and to optimize utilization of standby and/or extra board resources based on proximity to affected destinations
Maintain Dispatch Communication log and complete all applicable documentation
Perform various administrative duties; answer incoming calls, courtesy calls and filing etc.
Other duties as required

Please note:

Job duties or specific job title could vary; where covered by a collective bargaining agreement the provisions of that agreement may prevail.

Additional Statements

Drug and alcohol screening:
Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. If applying for a safety-sensitive position, it may require a physical examination.

EEO statement:
Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Dispatcher, Transportation