Part Time Dispatcher at Medical Transportation Management in Newburgh, New York

Job Description:

What will your job look like?

The Part Time 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/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).

This is an MTM Transit position located at our office in Newburgh, New York.

Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8 AM -1 PM

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​

What you'll need:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent




• Possess valid authorization to work in the United States




• 2+ years in transportation routing, dispatching, and scheduling expertise preferred




• 1 year experience working with the applicable transit scheduling system preferred




• Must be able to pass employment drug screening

Even better if you have...

• Knowledge of GPS and GIS systems preferred




• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills




• Good organizational skills with attention to timeliness and details




• Ability to work flexible hours as required




• 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

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

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 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 People & Culture

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