Dispatcher

Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available

Hourly Pay: $20.88 - $27.12

Company Profile:

SouthWest Transit is an award-winning public transit agency serving the core areas of Chaska, Chanhassen, and Eden Prairie. We currently offer express bus service to and from Downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, and Normandale Community College as well as daily on-demand micro-transit service in our core service area as well as adjacent cities in Carver, Scott, and Hennepin counties. In addition to our regular services, we also offer seasonal services including the Minnesota State Fair, Twins Express, Vikings Express, Gophers Express, select concerts, and more.

Job Description:

• Ensures proper express and prime route operation in all conditions.
  
• Advanced and real-time planning and decision-making
  
• Maintaining continuous communications with drivers, street supervisors, the operation manager, and maintenance staff to ensure proper procedures are followed.
  
• Directs appropriate communication and assistance to solve traffic, weather, mechanical, passenger, and emergency issues.

Shift Details:

• Full-Time: Shifts would be 8 hours long each day and would have a set schedule. Shifts would be between 5am-11pm Monday through Sunday.
  
• Part-Time: This position is a part-time position-up to 28 hours a week. It would be a set schedule. Shifts would be between 5am-11pm Monday through Sunday.

Minimum Skills & Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• 3 years of experience or training related to the job
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
• The ability to operate personal computers
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or other database tools

Preferred Skills & Experience: Meet or exceed requirements for a Bus Operator and be able to perform any duties required of an Operator. Knowledge of Coach, Low Floor, and Cutaway.