Public Transit Dispatcher

Public Transit Dispatcher

Salary

$22.97 Hourly

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2501061

Department

Delaware County Transit

Opening Date

09/30/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Objectives

Dispatcher screens incoming calls and dispatches vehicles to the appropriate destinations based on pre-arranged and on-demand trip requests. Monitors the location of vehicles in service to ensure driver safety and on-time performance for scheduled trips. Schedule same-day trips to driver manifests. Respond to, resolve or assist in resolving issues that arise with drivers in service.

The part-time dispatcher works with a collaborative team of four and reports to the operations manager. Must be available to work from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. every Saturday; and have flexibility to cover for vacations and call outs.

Job Standards

A high school diploma or GED is required. Must possess a valid Ohio driver license and have an acceptable driving record. The part-time dispatcher must be adaptable to a flexible work schedule.

Work consists of moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks processes, and operations following established laws and procedures. An individual has an understanding of and ability to make practical application of customary practices, rules, regulations, procedures, or techniques that are directly relevant to the assigned tasks.

Essential Functions

• Dispatch vehicles after determining vehicle location, direction of travel and future destinations.
• Monitor vehicle locations to determine that drivers are in a safe operating mode and maintaining on time performance to trips on driver manifests. Take appropriate actions to rectify any concerns or issues.
• Schedule same day trips on to driver manifests. Make adjustments to driver manifests as needed to ensure daily operations are meeting expectations.
• Respond to drivers in service and assist them with trip information, trip location, passenger needs, etc., as well as any safety or vehicle concerns.
• Provide reliable customer service by fielding and responding to customer inquiries and entering same day passenger trips.
• Provide direction to drivers based on established policies and procedures. Work with Road Supervisor(s) to communicate driver issues/concerns as needed.
• Maintains, communicates and reports daily operational information both electronically and manually.
• Perform duties using a range of software products including Microsoft Office, scheduling software, email and internal messaging system.
• Count and document driver daily fare boxes. Report discrepancies and known changes to passenger fares.
• Monitor drivers when reporting for duty using reasonable suspicion training on drugs and alcohol use/abuse.
• Monitor vehicle keys to ensure the correct, assigned vehicles are being used by the driver and that keys and fareboxes are returned at the end of their shift. Re-assign vehicles to drivers as needed.
• Works closely and communicates regularly with Road Supervisor(s) and Mobility Management Coordinators to resolve daily operational issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Employer Delaware, County of (OH)

Department Delaware County Transit Address 119 Henderson Ct.

Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Phone 740-363-3355