Dispatch/PT Driver

Rides Mass Transit • Marion, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team: Dispatch & Part-Time Driver (Entry Level)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a team that values a friendly, customer-centered attitude? We are seeking motivated individuals for our Dispatch and Part-Time Driver position. This is an entry-level role where we provide the training you need to succeed!

Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $500.00 New Hire Incentive (awarded after successful completion of the three-month training period)

The Role

This unique position combines clerical dispatching duties with active driving responsibilities. You will serve as a vital link between our customers and our transportation services.

Requirements

• Basic clerical skills are required to manage scheduling and communications.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must have a good driving record for the past 3 years (no more than one moving violation or one at-fault accident).
• No DUI convictions within the last 10 years.
• Ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance.
• A verifiable, positive work history with no separations due to substance abuse violations.
• Because RMTD provides transportation for Federal and State programs, we may not hire persons with felony convictions.
• You must obtain a CDL license (including passenger and air brake tests) within one month of employment.
• A customer-focused and positive mindset is essential.

Nice To Haves

• No experience? No problem! We will train qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Dispatching & Scheduling: Receive written and phone requests for transportation and efficiently assign and schedule customer reservations.
• Driving: Operate vehicles and provide transportation services as needed.
• Customer Service: Maintain a friendly, professional, and service-oriented demeanor with all passengers and callers.

Benefits

• Affordable Group Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Vacation: Accrued annually; earn up to 25 paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Holidays: 13 Paid Holidays (depending on hire date).
• Sick & Personal Leave: 7 sick days and 5 paid leave days accrued annually.
• Participation in the IMRF Retirement Plan and a 457b Retirement Account with a 2% employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed