Dispatcher - P.T. in Kent, Ohio at Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Performs other related duties as assigned.)

Performs a variety of clerical, administrative and technical work in coordinating the daily delivery of transit service; communicates routine and emergency information; assigns buses to routes and drivers to buses; fills shifts and makes adjustments to schedules and routes as needed; keeps official records and assists in the administration of standard operating policies and procedures. Performs work safely; follows safety work rules, guidelines and procedures and exercises maximum care and good judgment to prevent injury and accidents from occurring. Promotes positive image of PARTA by providing safe, customer-oriented service. Performs work safely; follows safety work rules, guidelines and procedures and exercises maximum care and good judgment to prevent injury and accidents from occurring.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A) Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with no more than two points required at time of hire.

B) Successful completion of previous employment verification and criminal background investigation.

C) Successful completion of post-offer Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination including drug screen prior to hire is required. In addition, the employee must continue to meet driver fitness standards, as determined by periodic DOT medical examination.

D) Successful completion of requirements to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement within six (6) months of hire is required.

“PARTA does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap/disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.”