Transportation Dispatcher

The Caring Commute; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Caring Commute in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Dispatcher to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, rapidly assessing situations and directing resources to ensure proper action is taken.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to multitask under pressure, and capable of documenting information clearly for callers and team members. A background in dispatch or emergency response is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience as a Dispatcher or in a similar position preferred.
• Excellent typing and data entry skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound emergency and non-emergency calls
• Collect and document information from callers
• Prioritize calls according to the level of urgency
• Transmit information to the appropriate person or department
• Direct response units to appropriate location
• Monitor status of the response team

Skills

Typing & data entry

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional and skilled Dispatcher to join our team. In this role, you will receive emergency and non-emergency calls and make quick decisions to ensure the proper action is taken. The ideal candidate is highly organized with the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound emergency and non-emergency calls
• Collect and document information from callers
• Prioritize calls according to the level of urgency
• Transmit information to the appropriate person or department
• Direct response units to appropriate location
• Monitor status of the response team

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Previous experience as a Dispatcher or in a similar position
• Excellent typing and data entry skills
• Understanding of best practices and procedures for emergency response situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Ability to work well under pressure