Dispatcher

Talentify; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis in Los Angeles seeks a dispatcher to coordinate bus operations, assign drivers, and manage on-time service for a high-volume transit network.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and a commitment to safety. You will log trips, update operators, and assist passengers with service information while maintaining clear records and supporting daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in a high-volume environment.
• Effective communication skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assign work, vehicles and onboard equipment to operators and maintain logs.
• Reassign operators to minimize service disruptions due to traffic, malfunctions, or emergencies.
• Maintain attendance logs and communicate with operators on service status and changes.
• Monitor trip status and adjust schedules to ensure on-time performance.
• Assist drivers during emergencies and coordinate with operations, safety and maintenance staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Radio communication

Decision making

Multitasking

Transit operations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay: $22- $24/hr

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be over 21 years of age, have a High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of experience in high volume environment
• Effective Communication Skills
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Handle multiple tasks accurately and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Skills:

• Strong verbal and radio communication
• Quick decision-making in emergency situations
• Multitasking in fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of transit or transportation operations

Key Accountabilities:

• Assign work, vehicles and on-board equipment to operators and maintain check-out logs
• Assign operators in the event of operator absences, increased service volumes in order to minimize service disruptions as a result of traffic, vehicle malfunctions, operator problems and/or emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate logs for attendance
• Maintain communication with operators, providing information on customers, cancellations, and directional assistance where necessary
• Monitor operators and trip status, making adjustments and reassignments as necessary to ensure on time performance
• Provide assistance to operators in the event of emergency or vehicle malfunctions, communicating with operations, safety and maintenance staff where appropriate.
• Reschedule trips as necessary in the event of vehicle malfunction, traffic, or emergency situations
• Reconcile trip manifests by operators
• Provide assistance to passengers in using the service as well as when inquiring about individual trip status.
• Document accurately and appropriately daily events related to service
• Collect any lost and found articles and catalog, attempt to contact appropriate passengers where possible
• Maintain a safe work area and a focus on safety to reduce the opportunity for injury to self or other employees.
• Radio check all vehicles leaving the yard at all times
• Establish and maintain headways for all online buses
• Will maintain exceptions and incidents log
• Will assist drivers with informational material as needed
• Report to supervisors and duty managers any drivers failing to meet duties online
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor [Superordinate Accountability]

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening:Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment:Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the safest transportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment:Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where we operate.
• 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, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.
• Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position
• Disclaimer and closing statement:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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