Transit Dispatcher II: Schedule Master & Radio Controller

California Transit Association; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

California Transit Association is seeking a Dispatcher to assign work to bus operators, maintain schedules, and act as Radio Controller as needed. The role involves ensuring service reliability within a labor agreement and may require extended shifts.

Strong communication with supervisors and a focus on safety are essential. Ideal candidates will manage dispatch plans, coordinate field supervision, and verify operational compliance, including time clocks, licenses, and medical cards, while

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.

Job description

California Transit Association is seeking a Dispatcher to assign work to bus operators, maintain schedules, and act as Radio Controller as needed. The role involves ensuring service reliability within a labor agreement and may require extended shifts.

Strong communication with supervisors and a focus on safety are essential. Ideal candidates will manage dispatch plans, coordinate field supervision, and verify operational compliance, including time clocks, licenses, and medical cards, while