Dispatcher II (Part-Time)

Mass Transit magazine; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Transit magazine is seeking a Dispatcher to report to the Operations Control Manager. The role focuses on sustaining scheduled and unscheduled service, handling emergencies, and supervising bus operators.

A primary duty is assigning work to operators within the labor agreement and service area, with potential extended shifts as needed. The Dispatcher will also serve as a Radio Controller when required, ensuring timely communication with field supervisors and adherence to safety and

Responsibilities

• Develops a daily dispatch plan based on equipment and operator availability and adjusts as conditions change.
• Maintains scheduled and unscheduled service targets with minimal overtime costs.
• Understands and applies the labor agreement when scheduling the extra board and assignments.
• Coordinates radio contact for field supervisors and dispatches them as needed.
• Verifies time clocks, vehicle/operator supplies, daily schedules, and operator medical cards/license validity.
• Keeps safety rules and health procedures; maintains professional relationships with staff, customers, vendors.
• Performs additional related duties and maintains regular attendance.

Job description

Position Summary This position reports directly to the Operations Control Manager, who provides general supervision, guidance, and assistance. A substantial portion of the dispatcher’s work is assessment of unscheduled events and corrective action follow through. Dispatcher’s work is evaluated by performance in maintaining scheduled and unscheduled service, dealing with emergency situations, supervision of bus operators, and interaction with bus transportation supervisors.

Position Summary This position reports directly to the Operations Control Manager, who provides general supervision, guidance, and assistance. A substantial portion of the dispatcher’s work is assessment of unscheduled events and corrective action follow through. Dispatcher’s work is evaluated by performance in maintaining scheduled and unscheduled service, dealing with emergency situations, supervision of bus operators, and interaction with bus transportation supervisors. The primary responsibility of the Dispatcher is to make work assignments to bus operators in accordance with the labor agreement; within a geographic service area, to safely maintain scheduled and unscheduled service. A secondary responsibility is to act as Radio Controller as required. Position may require working on extended shifts. Essential Responsibilities

• Develops a daily dispatch plan, based on availability of equipment and operators, and modifies the plan as conditions or events change during the day.
• Responsible for maintaining scheduled and unscheduled service at a rate greater than 99% of all schedules while minimizing additional costs of overtime.
• Possesses the knowledge and interpretation of the labor agreement in scheduling the extra board, making work assignments, and handling a wide variety of operational situations.
• Assists, coordinates, and provides radio contact for bus transportation supervisors in the field, and dispatch them as needed to respond to situations requiring supervisor’s presence.
• Verifies accuracy and functioning of time clocks, check vehicle/operator supplies, reviews daily schedules, and verifies bus operator’s medical card and driver license.
• Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required.