Hourly Pooled Transit Dispatcher

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 14 - 14

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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JOB TITLE:

Transit Dispatcher

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide dispatch support services for a variety of Transit Operations.

TRANSIT DETAILS:

Paratransit: provides complementary ADA transportation for those with disabilities.

Hours of operations: Monday - Friday 5:45am - 11:00pm

UW Roundup: provides fixed route bus service.

UW Roundup & Paratransit operate simultaneously.

SafeRide: provides alternate night and weekend public transportation

Hours of operations:

Monday - Saturday 9:30pm - 2:30am
Saturday & Sunday 9:30am - 10:30pm

Scheduling:

Ideal position for college students or those needing flexibility in scheduling
Employees can work one or both services
Scheduling is based on an availability matrix and is discussed in the interview

*Preference will be given to applicants that have availability to work night shifts 9:30pm - 2:30am

Pay: $14.00 - $14.50/hr depending on service hours

Competitive pay raises
Paid training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Other requirements:

Must be 18 years of age
Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
Must be able to comply with the University Drug & Alcohol Policy.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Random drug and/or alcohol screenings will be required and will occur on scheduled shifts.
Pass required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with computers
Ability to multitask and handle different tasks at once.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quickly and accurately obtain and disseminate information from phone and radio communications simultaneously.
- Answer/respond to phone calls & email messages from customers
- Relay information to drivers by means of mobile radio communication.
Make multiple entries into a computerized dispatch system and/or other electronic software.
- Schedule rides for passengers and dispatch drivers to those calls for service.
- Assign equipment and vehicles to drivers
- Document information received from riders drivers & supervisors.
Deposit daily fares
Other administrative duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to Learn
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Consistency
Customer Service
Communication
Decisiveness

WORK LOCATION:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for two work-related references.

Applicants must provide an availability matrix for the summer or fall semester. Email Craig Sorensen at to request the availability matrix be sent to you for completion or send your class schedule if you are a student.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit

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