Overnight Dispatcher

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Overnight Dispatcher

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Pittsburgh Transportation Group is looking to fill the role of a full-time Overnight Dispatcher to help oversee the primary evening/overnight dispatch responsibilities for the entirety of our driver fleet operations. The scheduled shift for this position will be Wednesday - Saturday, 5:00pm to 4:00am.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Overnight supervision of all drivers, bus service, charter reservations, vehicle assignment and assisting in the scheduling of fleet maintenance.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Daily supervision of the shuttle operation service in a fast-paced environment.

    • Dispatch all scheduled service in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with contract requirements, company policies and procedures and in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

    • Assist in weekly scheduling of service and make appropriate changes when required.

    • Respond to all driver questions or issues in a timely and cooperative manner.

    • Oversee the collection of all route data, operational indicators, and payroll indicators.

    • Daily reporting of the operation of service for all contracts.

    • Assignment of vehicles in coordination with contracts and vehicle maintenance.

    • Coordinate the fleet’s maintenance with the Maintenance staff.

    • Provide information and pricing to current and potential customers.

    • Input reservation requests and updates, as necessary.

    • Assist Safety & Training Staff in the observation/checks of all drivers to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable law and company safety requirements.

    • Assist all staff in customer relations, specifically complaints, commendations, and requests.

    • All other duties as assigned.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

    Experience: 2 years of dispatch experience in transportation industry preferred.