Transit Dispatcher (Part Time)

About the role

Operates communication systems utilizing radio, telephone, and computer equipment to aid bus drivers and the public in support of daily transit operations of demand-response and fixed-route transit services. Prepares and maintains manual and computerized files and records including operations reports, incident logs, accident reports, and data concerning service interruptions, cancellations, vehicle breakdowns, etc.; provides information to the public; dispatches personnel and equipment in response to service requests. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all dispatch duties.
• Respond to all service request calls promptly and with courtesy.
• Monitor two-way radio; sends and receives messages.
• Contact police, fire, and ambulance in emergency situations.
• Perform office tasks to assist in transit operations including tracking systems, vehicle usage, ridership.
• Schedule demand-response rides utilizing computerized scheduling and dispatching software.
• Review, organize and maintain driver trip logs to maximize route efficiencies.
• Authorize route changes due to cancellations and/or additions, inclement weather, unsafe operating conditions, road construction or other unique situations.
• Report operational problems and incidents to supervisors.
• Notify supervision for replacement vehicles or drivers when needed due to breakdowns or other unforeseen emergencies.
• Make recommendations and propose solutions to operational issues.
• Maintains passenger information, driver hours, and mileage for reporting purposes.
• Prepare required reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Pull ridership reports from various software and compile into appropriate forms for transit Management.
• Monitor buses in and out of service and spare replacements.
• Schedule vehicles for maintenance, following FTA guidelines and participates in vehicle preventative maintenance programs and activities, to ensuring vehicles are maintained in a safe and effective operating condition.
• Communicates with Fleet Maintenance employees daily.
• Provide information and general assistance to callers, City staff and the public regarding transit policies, procedures and processes and does so in a courteous manner.
• Work with transit Management to update and maintain the Cheyenne Transit Program website.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Attend required annual train