Description
About Transdev : Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video at
Dispatcher
Overview: Dispatchers provide excellent customer service to both our passengers and our drivers. The starting rate is $19.00/hour.
Responsibilities:

• Managing run pullouts and openings and closing runs in the system
• Recording late pullouts, uncovered driver callouts, and closed routes
• Working with service provider window dispatchers to pullout runs as scheduled and/or to obtain additional resources and capacity as needed
• Pro-actively managing runs to maintain service performance standards

• Reassigning trips between runs in a timely way, as needed
• Assigning trips on the wait-list to runs far enough ahead for them to be performed on-time
• Responding to driver requests for assistance
• Managing incidents and accidents in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Recoding denials if necessary

Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications :

• High school education or equivalent, such as GED, required.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Previous dispatch experience required, and prior experience as a driver for paratransit operations may be beneficial
• Excellent knowledge of service area streets, landmarks, and institutions, including all major trip generators and transfer points
• Excellent knowledge of traffic patterns and their impact on paratransit operations
• Excellent communication skills in person, over the phone, and on a two-way communication device

• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and paratransit scheduling software and the ability to learn new software
• Ability to work flexible hours

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must submit to drug testing and a background check

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• 100% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities
• Work is accomplished at a workstation or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone, headset, and computer.
• Work environments are generally noisy, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.

About Transdev : Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video at
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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