Evening Transit Dispatcher - Keep Buses Moving & Benefits

rabbittransit; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Sick leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

rabbittransit is seeking a full-time Dispatcher in Harrisburg, PA to help keep our fixed-route and specialized transit services running safely and on time. You will oversee operator shifts, assign drivers, coordinate with maintenance, and communicate in real time with drivers using radios and ITS tools.

Regular DL required and a DOT physical is needed; CDL is not required but a plus. Schedule is Mon–Fri 3 PM–11 PM, with possible coverage beyond these hours to support the department.

Qualifications

• CDL is not required but a plus; regular DL required.
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Mon–Fri schedule 3 PM–11 PM; coverage beyond these hours may be needed to support the department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and timely performance of fixed route or specialized transit systems.
• Oversee operators' shifts and assign drivers to cover schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with maintenance to assign vehicles and communicate with drivers via radios/ITS in real-time.
• Resolve service issues including passenger requests, incidents, route deviations, and emergencies.
• Bridge gaps between people and places by effective online trip management and driver coordination.

Skills

Multi-tasker

Fast-paced environment

Computer based

Tools

Radios

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Job description

rabbittransit is seeking a full-time Dispatcher in Harrisburg, PA to help keep our fixed-route and specialized transit services running safely and on time. You will oversee operator shifts, assign drivers, coordinate with maintenance, and communicate in real time with drivers using radios and ITS tools.

Regular DL required and a DOT physical is needed; CDL is not required but a plus. Schedule is Mon–Fri 3 PM–11 PM, with possible coverage beyond these hours to support the department.