Operations Assistant/Dispatcher - Community Transit (Full Time-Evening 12:30pm-9:00pm)
New River Valley Community Services
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- Pay
- $39.5K to $45.4K
- a year
- Location
- Radford, VA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 23
- 1 day ago
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About the company
New River Valley Community Services
Mental health care · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Be the communication hub, scheduling trip by phone and computer requests, making friendly calls to clients and answering questions with a smile (and answers!).
- Be the brain behind the wheels, coordinating drivers, routes, and schedules that keep our buses rolling smoothly.
- Use your tech-savvy skills to manage calendars, track trips, and keep our systems updated like a pro.
- Support our superheroes on the road (aka Bus Operators) with real-time dispatching help and backup driving when needed.
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, and considerable experience in transit dispatching and/or vehicle operations. Excellent computer skills and knowledge in standard office products with very effective organization and document design skills
What you need
- Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma
- Considerable experience in transit dispatching and/or vehicle operations
- Valid Virginia Driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of standard office products
- Very effective organization and document design skills
- Comply with all Drug and Alcohol Testing guidelines
- Virginia Commercial Driver License, minimum Class C with Passenger Endorsement (preferred)
- Speak multiple languages (preferred)
Key skills
transit dispatchingvehicle operationscomputer skillsstandard office productsorganizationdocument designVirginia Driver’s licenseVirginia Commercial Driver LicensePassenger Endorsement
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Are you the kind of person who thrives on keeping things moving, solving puzzles on the fly, and being
the go-to for keeping operations smooth and stress-free? Are you a transportation whiz with a love for
logistics, people, and making a real difference in your community?
What You’ll Do (AKA Your Superpowers):
Be the communication hub , scheduling trip by phone and computer requests, making friendly calls to clients and answering questions with a smile (and answers!).
Be the brain behind the wheels , coordinating drivers, routes, and schedules that keep our buses rolling smoothly.
Use your tech-savvy skills to manage calendars, track trips, and keep our systems updated like a pro.
Support our superheroes on the road (aka Bus Operators) with real-time dispatching help and backup driving when needed.
Position is forty (40) hours per week with excellent benefits. Some occasional weekend hours may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. Additional compensation will be considered for those with a Virginia Commercial Driver License (Minimum Class C with Passenger Endorsement).
Successful candidates must comply with all Drug and Alcohol Testing guidelines.
Starting Salary: $39,497 - $45,421.55 Based on qualifications
Education/Experience Required:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, and considerable experience in transit dispatching and/or vehicle operations. Excellent computer skills and knowledge in standard office products with very effective organization and document design skills
Additional compensation will be considered for any new employees who speak multiple languages.