Dispatcher, Auxiliary Services

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Transit pass subsidy

Job summary

University of Southern California Transportation is seeking a Dispatcher to support the day-to-day operations by scheduling drivers, vehicles, and service routes on a Monday–Friday evening schedule.

This role serves as a liaison between passengers and drivers, monitors assignments, handles service disruptions, and maintains safety records. A California Class-B license with passenger endorsement and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; combined education/experience acceptable.
• 2 years experience in bus driving and customer service with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must possess valid California Class-B driver’s license with passenger endorsement and clean driving record in last 3 years.
• Drug screening required prior to employment and airbrake certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers, equipment, and service vehicles.
• Serve as liaison between passengers and drivers; ensure reliable transportation services.
• Monitor vehicle assignments and respond to service disruptions; assist with fleet and driver check-in.
• Maintain accurate safety and operational records; provide customer service as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, &

Data entry and spreadsheet proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Dispatch software

DMV Pull Notice System

Job description

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at the University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan Family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our six unifying values.

In the ever-expanding city of Los Angeles, Trojans need reliable and convenient transportation options. USC Transportation has risen to meet that need, operating parking structures, buses, student-run Campus Cruisers, and a fuel station. To meet the unique needs of each Trojan, Transportation also coordinates with numerous taxi companies and rental car agencies to provide a vast source of transit options. A division of USC Auxiliary Services, Transportation is always looking for new ways to make USC safer and more convenient for students, athletes, faculty, staff, and visitors.

We are seeking a Dispatcher to join our rapidly growing team.

The Opportunity

The Dispatcher plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of USC Transportation by scheduling and dispatching drivers, equipment, and service vehicles. This position serves as a liaison between passengers and drivers and helps ensure reliable transportation services for USC students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, and guests.

The Dispatcher will also support transportation operations by monitoring vehicle assignments, responding to service disruptions, assisting with fleet and driver check-in activities, providing customer service, and maintaining accurate safety and operational records.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Mandatory overtime is required for USC home football games for dispatchers.

The Qualifiers:

• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience.
• Minimum Field of Expertise:
  • Bus Driving (Passenger Transport) and customer service experience.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
  • Must possess basic computer skills and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to accurately enter data, maintain spreadsheets and documents, communicate through email, and learn and utilize computer-based dispatch and transit management systems.
  • Must possess valid California Class-B driver"s license with passenger endorsement. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website.
  • Driving record must show no moving violations or DUI convictions in last three years.
  • Drug screening required prior to employment and random test thereafter.
  • Airbrake Certification or ability to obtain airbrake certification within 90 days.
  • This is a safety-sensitive position covered by United States Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines for drivers of commercial vehicles, drivers transporting hazardous waste, and operators of commercial watercraft or aircraft.
  • In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

What We Prefer

• Preferred Education: Associate's Degree.
• Preferred Experience: 3 years of experience.

The Trojan Family Rewards

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.

USC's Commitment to You: We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to:

• Tuition assistance for you and your family
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
• 403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
• 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes
• Explore more on the USC Employee Gateway

This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

FIGHT ON!

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
• Minimum Certifications: Airbrake Certification or ability to obtain airbrake certification within 90 days.
• Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
• Minimum Skills: Bus Driving (Passenger Transport) and customer service experience. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Education: Associate's degree
• Preferred Experience: 3 years