Location: East Hartford,CT, USA
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at are Now Hiring a Dispatcher in East Hartford, Connecticut!Starting Rate: $24.00Responsibilities:Check in of drivers for their shift; ensure proper uniform, and driver fitness for duty.Assist with MDT re-sets, swap outs, and troubleshooting.Manage response to tour accidents, incidents, and breakdowns.Coordinate movements of 40+ drivers providing service.Using all features of and logging information to trapeze computer and daily operations report for times, mileage, fares and vehicles and trip status/incident information. Must be able to monitor multiple screens/runs and track efficiently.Assigning reporting drivers with phones/buses and recording needed information.Gathering and communicating information between drivers, schedulers, and Management as needed.Keeping up to date status of driver progress on toursMoving tours based on driver staffing/vehicle needs.Assisting by locating available drivers for open tours.Assisting drivers with locating passengers and completing paperwork as needed.Interact with safety and training supervisors, billing department, maintenance staff and other departments as needed.Assist in gathering information for incident reports from drivers.Ensure telephone communications are professional and friendly.Coverage of open Dispatch shifts as needed.Drive open tour as needed-3 months' time is given to get passenger endorsement if you don't have one.Other duties as assigned or needed.Requirements:Knowledge of service area.Work well with drivers in team-oriented environment.Ability to adapt to change.Be able to handle heavy radio and phone traffic.Maintain accurate records.Good organizational and Customer Service Skills.Computer experience with Windows based software, Excel/WordExcellent attendance and work record and Passenger Endorsement on your License.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.Drug-free workplaceIf based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; able to pass a drug screen.California applicants: PleaseClick Herefor CA Employee Privacy Policy.Job Category: Operations SupportJob Type: Full TimeReq ID: 3850Pay Group: UP4Cost Center: 55835The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.Drug-free workplaceIf based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.About TransdevCities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at or watch an overview video.