Dispatcher - P.T.

Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority • Kent, OH

4d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and technical tasks to coordinate the daily delivery of transit service. The dispatcher will communicate routine and emergency information, assign buses to routes and drivers to buses, and fill shifts while making necessary adjustments to schedules and routes. The role also includes maintaining official records and assisting in the administration of standard operating policies and procedures. A strong emphasis is placed on performing work safely, adhering to safety guidelines, and exercising good judgment to prevent injuries and accidents. The dispatcher is expected to promote a positive image of PARTA by providing safe, customer-oriented service.

Requirements

• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with no more than two points required at time of hire.
• Successful completion of previous employment verification and criminal background investigation.
• Successful completion of post-offer Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination including drug screen prior to hire is required.
• Must continue to meet driver fitness standards, as determined by periodic DOT medical examination.
• Successful completion of requirements to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement within six (6) months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical, administrative and technical work in coordinating the daily delivery of transit service.
• Communicates routine and emergency information.
• Assigns buses to routes and drivers to buses.
• Fills shifts and makes adjustments to schedules and routes as needed.
• Keeps official records and assists in the administration of standard operating policies and procedures.
• Performs work safely; follows safety work rules, guidelines and procedures and exercises maximum care and good judgment to prevent injury and accidents from occurring.
• Promotes positive image of PARTA by providing safe, customer-oriented service.

What This Job Offers

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