Permanent Seasonal Dispatcher
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Permanent Seasonal Dispatcher. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Transportation Management Center (TMC) dispatcher provides Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Chiefs Superintendents, other MDT staff, Federal agencies, National Weather Service, Disaster and Emergency Services, and law enforcement communications services for MDT, the traveling public, and numerous other state agencies. These dispatch positions staff the TMC 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provide the emergency communication services required to provide public safety. For a full job description, please contact Thomas Skoog at [email protected] Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefits apply on first day of employment Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values
Requirements
- The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalency. No previous work experience is required.
- Ability to operate a computer terminal and peripheral equipment: multi-line phone system, and two-way radios.
- Disseminate information accurately and precisely in person, by radio, by phone, and via RRS.
- Document information accurately being reported by phone, radio, in person, and by other technology.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
