Route Reservationist

SUMMARY: This position requires positive customer service skills while dealing with consistent phone calls, scheduling, giving out route information, performing various clerical duties such as emailing, faxing, copying, filing, and compiling research. Successful employees in the call center demonstrate high standards of excellence, hard work/dedication/professionalism, respect, adaptability, dependability, patience, and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Responsible for negotiating and scheduling trip request from Para Transit passengers. 2. Responsible for verifying client eligibility via Trapeze 3. Assuring trips are scheduled according to approved funding. 4. Responsible for providing Fixed Route information to Fixed Route Passengers. Using CCbusinfo, and AVAIL. 5. Communicates client changes to Dispatch for follow-up via TEAMS 6. Responds to incoming calls and routing to other departments for follow-up. 7. Verify address to determine service availability prior to sending applications. 8. Communication with Intake specialist regarding passenger transportation opportunity. 9. Responds to complex inquiries from clients in order to provide or clarify information on c o m p a n y a n d departmental services, procedures, and policies. 10. Responsible for following District, Local, State, and Federal rules, policies, and procedures for public transit. 11. Communicate any escalated services issues to Call Center staff, Operations, and Safety. 12. Communicate to management personnel any issues that impede the efficient operation of the call center. 13. Forecasts client’s needs and proactively works to address questions, issues, and concerns. 14. Participate in emergency management for special needs shelter evacuations. 15. Attend department/district meetings and trainings. 16. Participates in community outreach events, workshops, and presentations. 17. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. required; one (1) year of customer service, dispatching, or related duties. Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office required. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the specific requirements may be substituted. Trapeze and previous dispatch experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English. * Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. * PC literate, basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Research, and dispatching software. * Ability to do basic math. * Must be a self-starter; able to work independently. * Consistent in attendance and stable work history. * Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. * Ability to communicate effectively with management, internal staff, and external vendors. * Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, various County and City employees, customers, and the general public.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Bilingual

WORKING ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Route Reservationist must be able to work in an environment that may be crowded or noisy, where work can be repetitive or stressful, with little time between calls. This position offers a contemporary hybrid work from home employment where reporting on site is limited. You must be able to work in an environment that may be crowded or noisy, where work can be repetitive or stressful, with little time between calls. Employee will be sitting for long periods of time, operating a computer, radio, and phone, using repetitive movement requiring manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Employee is frequently required to talk, walk, and sit. Employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Lakeland, FL 33815 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakeland, FL 33815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18