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Summary
Make a Difference
At MTM Transit, you're not just part of a team-you're at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We're all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.
At MTM Transit, it is never just a ride, it's personal. We understand that our passengers deserve personalized attention and exceptional care and to us, every trip is important. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you!
What will your job look like?
The Dispatcher works to direct the day-to-day route and trip operations. Assists with organizing and conducting activities to assure safe, cost-effective, on-time operating performance, tracks and reports sign-in and sign-out times, assure routes are timely, and communicate service issues to the appropriate personnel. This work is done in compliance with the procedures defined by the client and in conformance with company procedures, which involves daily communication and interaction with drivers and monitors (as applicable).
Location: Hilo, HI
This will be a part-time position for 20-30 hours per week plus occasional extra days as needed.
What you'll do:- Assist with all phone call information and dispatching of rides
- Organize and route trips based on schedule and location to ensure optimal performance
- Provide assistance to drivers for directions to destinations
- Assist drivers and transportation providers with problems or issues relating to scheduling
- Establish and maintain effective communication with transportation providers
- Report and record all incidents to the applicable manager
- Document and report provider no shows or on-time-performance issues
- Inform transportation providers of their next-days trips and any new trips that occur
- Monitor radio, telephones and on-road provision of service for quality
- Record time of departure, destination, and expected time of return
- Provide feedback on drivers' performance
Experience, Education & Certifications:- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- 2+ years in transportation routing, dispatching, and scheduling expertise preferred
- 1 year experience working with the applicable transit scheduling system preferred
- Possess valid authorization to work in the United States
- Regular attendance is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills with attention to timeliness and details
- Must be able to demonstrate effective use of scheduling software, two-way radio communication and data analysis skills
- Skills in the use of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Regular attendance is required
- Knowledge of GPS and GIS systems preferred
- Health and Life Insurance Plans
- Dental and Vision Plans
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Casual Dress Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- MTM Perks Discount Program
- Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Salary: $29/hr
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual skills, experience, and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss this with us as you move through the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM's People & Culture.
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Job Description
Make a Difference
At MTM Transit, you're not just part of a team-you're at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We're all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.
At MTM Transit, it is never just a ride, it's personal. We understand that our passengers deserve personalized attention and exceptional care and to us, every trip is important. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you!
What will your job look like?
The Dispatcher works to direct the day-to-day route and trip operations. Assists with organizing and conducting activities to assure safe, cost-effective, on-time operating performance, tracks and reports sign-in and sign-out times, assure routes are timely, and communicate service issues to the appropriate personnel. This work is done in compliance with the procedures defined by the client and in conformance with company procedures, which involves daily communication and interaction with drivers and monitors (as applicable).
Location: Hilo, HI
This will be a part-time position for 20-30 hours per week plus occasional extra days as needed.
What you'll do:- Assist with all phone call information and dispatching of rides
- Organize and route trips based on schedule and location to ensure optimal performance
- Provide assistance to drivers for directions to destinations
- Assist drivers and transportation providers with problems or issues relating to scheduling
- Establish and maintain effective communication with transportation providers
- Report and record all incidents to the applicable manager
- Document and report provider no shows or on-time-performance issues
- Inform transportation providers of their next-days trips and any new trips that occur
- Monitor radio, telephones and on-road provision of service for quality
- Record time of departure, destination, and expected time of return
- Provide feedback on drivers' performance
Experience, Education & Certifications:- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- 2+ years in transportation routing, dispatching, and scheduling expertise preferred
- 1 year experience working with the applicable transit scheduling system preferred
- Possess valid authorization to work in the United States
- Regular attendance is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills with attention to timeliness and details
- Must be able to demonstrate effective use of scheduling software, two-way radio communication and data analysis skills
- Skills in the use of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Regular attendance is required
- Knowledge of GPS and GIS systems preferred
- Health and Life Insurance Plans
- Dental and Vision Plans
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Casual Dress Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- MTM Perks Discount Program
- Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Salary: $29/hr
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual skills, experience, and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss this with us as you move through the selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM's People & Culture.
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