Dispatcher Motor Vehicle

Job Title

Dispatcher Motor Vehicle

Location

Harlingen - Harlingen, TX 78550 US (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

4

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

The Dispatcher is responsible for the assignment of motor vehicles and drivers for conveyance of freight or passengers, and compiles lists of available vehicles.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as central receiving point for planned and "On Demand" route requirements, keeping the Transportation Coordinator (TC) and Detention/Transportation Lieutenants informed of mission requests received from the government.
• Assist Lieutenants by calling replacement staff to cover absences.
• Assists the Scheduling Officer as necessary with schedule adjustments.
• Assists with staff timekeeping.
• Monitors staff "available hours" to ensure staff with available hours are recalled to cover unplanned staff absences.
• Monitor trip durations to ensure anticipated times for trips are achieved. Notify supervisor if trips are delayed for any reason.
• Contact pick-up/delivery locations to ensure facility awareness of time of arrival of transport vehicle, and other pertinent information such as number of detainees, gender, etc. is provided.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational and/or Experience:

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must pass a background check and obtain a security clearance
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 - 2 years specialized experience as a dispatcher preferred.
• Computer skills including proficiency in various Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Organizational skills commensurate with position.

Language Skills. Must be able to:

• Write clearly and concisely using acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling; write organized, complete, accurate and factual reports.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Express and exchange ideas via verbal communication and must convey details or important instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
• Understand and apply written and verbal orders, rules and regulations.

Computer Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft office suite.

Physical Demands:

• Write clearly and concisely using acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling; write organized, complete, accurate and factual reports.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Express and exchange ideas via verbal communication and must convey details or important instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
• Understand and apply written and verbal orders, rules and regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

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