Public Works Dispatcher & Records Clerk

St. Joseph Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Dispatcher/Clerk for the Public Works & Transportation Department in Saint Joseph, MO. This role operates the city radio, maintains records, and handles after-hours calls.

There are no supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. A high school diploma is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Primary duties include logging activities, managing fuel usage data, and coordinating after-hours dispatch for street maintenance and related services.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls from the general public and other City departments.
• Operates two-way radio to disseminate information and maintain contact with operating crews.
• Logs daily activities and manages fuel usage databases.
• Reports and logs after hours overtime for certain on-call personnel.
• Monitors weather gauges and reports weather conditions.
• Dispatches employees for one-call locates and other after-hour issues.
• Enters information into computer and prints reports.

Skills

Typing

Computers

Filing

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Dispatcher/Clerk for the Public Works & Transportation Department in Saint Joseph, MO. This role operates the city radio, maintains records, and handles after-hours calls.

There are no supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. A high school diploma is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred. Primary duties include logging activities, managing fuel usage data, and coordinating after-hours dispatch for street maintenance and related services.