Dispatcher

Knowledge and Experience:

At least 2 years radio and/or window dispatch experience in a fast-paced environment
Transit environment experience preferred
Work independently and objectively
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
Must have a valid driver license. CDL Class B preferred
Ability to handle stress, including emergency situations
Uses good judgment in making decisions in emergency and routine situations
Email and Internet; Microsoft Office Applications Suite

Skills:

Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications and organizational skills
Good Judgement skills
Reasoning skills and Decision making
Ability to work any shift in a 24/7 environment, including holidays
Must be flexible when it comes to company scheduling needs
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism with internal and external callers to
establish a positive rapport with every caller
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be organized, detailed oriented and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced
environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Assign work, vehicles and onboard equipment to operators and maintain check-out logs
Assign operators in the event of operator absences, increased service volumes in order to
minimize service disruptions as a result of traffic, vehicle malfunctions, operator problems
and/or emergency situations.
Maintain accurate logs for attendance
providing information on customers, cancellations, and directional assistance where
necessary
Monitor operators and trip status, adjust reassignments as necessary to ensure on time
performance
Provide assistance to operators in the event of emergency or vehicle malfunctions,
communicating with operations, safety, and maintenance staff where appropriate.
Reschedule trips as necessary in the event of vehicle malfunction, traffic, or emergency
situations
Reconcile trip manifests by operators
Document logs accurately and appropriately daily events related to service
Collect any lost and found articles and catalog
Maintain a safe work area and a focus on safety to reduce the opportunity for injury to self or
other employees.
Will assist drivers with informational material as needed
Report to managers any drivers failing to meet duty obligation
Other duties as assigned

Additional Statements:

Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug
and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must
pass a physical examination.

Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the
wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the
most successful transportation company in the world.

Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by
minimizing the impact of operations on our people and the communities in which we
operate.

EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified
individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national
origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We
maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and
skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our
employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and
growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment
possible