What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatch position at Sun Tran?
Job Description
DISPATCHER
OPENING DATE: 04/01/2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
SALARY: $19.75 / Hr
QUALIFICATIONS:
Good communication skills; excellent knowledge of the city; must be able to work flexible hours; computer skills required; good attendance record, and should have some dispatch and routing knowledge—bilingual preferred.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
Schedule and dispatch feeder/daily rides to drivers in a timely manner. Monitor driver’s performance relative to trip manifest and radio procedures; document and report unusual situations or deviations from company policy to supervisor.
Assist drivers with information including but not limited to: Routes, passengers, road conditions, and addresses. Communicate with drivers and passengers regarding pick-up times, locations, etc. Assist with data entry (productivity and on-time performance) and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include health care coverage, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
TO APPLY:
Applications and/or resumes are accepted at Sun Van, 3401 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday or email to SunVan_HR(at)tucsonaz.gov. No phone calls, please.
If selected for a position, Sun Van requires a background investigation in all federal, state, county and city justice courts, a pre-employment drug screen.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
Company Description
Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system, which is operated by RATP Dev/Tucson Transit Management, LLC (TTM) and under contract with the City of Tucson.
With more than 600 employees, 40 fixed routes and a fleet of 253 buses, Sun Tran's mission is to provide safe, well maintained and cost effective public transportation with a team of innovative and diverse employes, dedicated to our customers, the environment and the community.
Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system, which is operated by RATP Dev/Tucson Transit Management, LLC (TTM) and under contract with the City of Tucson. With more than 600 employees, 40 fixed routes and a fleet of 253 buses, Sun Tran's mission is to provide safe, well maintained and cost effective public transportation with a team of innovative and diverse employes, dedicated to our customers, the environment and the community.
DISPATCHER
OPENING DATE: 04/01/2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
SALARY: $19.75 / Hr
QUALIFICATIONS:
Good communication skills; excellent knowledge of the city; must be able to work flexible hours; computer skills required; good attendance record, and should have some dispatch and routing knowledge—bilingual preferred.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
Schedule and dispatch feeder/daily rides to drivers in a timely manner. Monitor driver’s performance relative to trip manifest and radio procedures; document and report unusual situations or deviations from company policy to supervisor.
Assist drivers with information including but not limited to: Routes, passengers, road conditions, and addresses. Communicate with drivers and passengers regarding pick-up times, locations, etc. Assist with data entry (productivity and on-time performance) and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include health care coverage, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
TO APPLY:
Applications and/or resumes are accepted at Sun Van, 3401 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday or email to SunVan_HR(at)tucsonaz.gov. No phone calls, please.
If selected for a position, Sun Van requires a background investigation in all federal, state, county and city justice courts, a pre-employment drug screen.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
Company Description
Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system, which is operated by RATP Dev/Tucson Transit Management, LLC (TTM) and under contract with the City of Tucson.
With more than 600 employees, 40 fixed routes and a fleet of 253 buses, Sun Tran's mission is to provide safe, well maintained and cost effective public transportation with a team of innovative and diverse employes, dedicated to our customers, the environment and the community.
Sun Tran is Tucson's award-winning public transportation system, which is operated by RATP Dev/Tucson Transit Management, LLC (TTM) and under contract with the City of Tucson. With more than 600 employees, 40 fixed routes and a fleet of 253 buses, Sun Tran's mission is to provide safe, well maintained and cost effective public transportation with a team of innovative and diverse employes, dedicated to our customers, the environment and the community.
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