Dispatcher, PDOT Shuttle Operations

Metropolis Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

SP+, a Metropolis company, located in Houston, seeks a driver scheduler for fixed-route service. Responsibilities include scheduling vehicles and drivers, maintaining basic office equipment, and ensuring on-time performance in uniform.

Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license with DMV record, DOT Medical Card, and ability to work 2nd/3rd shifts or weekends. Must read/write/speak English and perform basic math, with neat appearance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent.
• License: Valid state driver’s license with current address and clean record.
• DOT Medical Card: Medical Examiner’s Certificate required.
• Availability to Work: Willing to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift and/or weekends as needed.
• Language: English reading, writing, speaking skills.
• Math: Basic math including quarter-hour calculations.
• Appearance: Neat, clean and in uniform at all times.

Responsibilities

• Schedule vehicles and drivers for fixed route service.
• Maintain basic office equipment (phone, fax, Word, Excel).
• Be on time and in uniform for every scheduled day.
• Carry a valid DOT Medical Card at all times.
• Maintain an acceptable DMV record.
• Assist customers and employees by answering questions.
• Report accidents, safety hazards or unusual occurrences to the Facility Manager.
• Facilitate monthly driver meetings and training; know service area.
• Assist Facility Managers with other duties as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Customer service

Reading/writing

Mathematics (Hours of Service)

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Phone system

Job description

Overview

SP+, a Metropolis company, is an artificial intelligence company for the real world. We use computer vision to enable checkout‑free parking experiences. There’s no fumbling with tickets, machines, apps, or credit cards – just drive in and drive out.

Responsibilities

• Schedule vehicles and drivers for fixed route service; cover open shifts on short notice when necessary.
• Maintain basic office equipment such as phone, fax and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel).
• Be at work every scheduled day, on time and in uniform.
• Carry a valid DOT Medical Card at all times while on duty.
• Maintain an acceptable DMV record.
• Assist customers and employees by answering questions; direct them to the Facility Manager when needed.
• Report any known accidents, violations, safety hazards or other unusual occurrences to the Facility Manager.
• Facilitate monthly driver meetings, company training requirements, and changes to daily operating procedures as necessary. Possess thorough knowledge of all areas of field operations, major streets, landmarks and freeways in the service area.
• Assist Facility Managers with other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education Required: High School Degree or equivalent.
License Requirement: Valid state‑issued driver’s license with a current address and acceptable driving record.
DOT Medical Card: Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Medical Card) is required.
Availability to Work: Availability to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift and/or weekends may be required depending on location hiring needs.
Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, write, speak and communicate all aspects of job‑related information in English; write simple correspondence; present information in one‑on‑one and group situations to customers and employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract; understand and adhere to Hours of Service regulations, including frequent calculations involving quarter hours.
Appearance: Maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.

Physical Demands

Employees regularly change between sitting and standing positions; use a phone or two‑way radio. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

$$17.00 per hour

Benefits

Eligible employees will participate in medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long/short‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, 401(k) and paid time off plans.

Equal Opportunity Employment

SP+ is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. Harassment or retaliation based on these characteristics or exercising EEO rights is not tolerated.

Location

US-TX-HOUSTON