Transit Dispatcher | Student Worker Liberty UniversityTransit Dispatcher | Student WorkerLynchburg, VirginiaThe Transit Dispatcher is responsible for performing public transportation scheduling, routing, and dispatching duties; operates a variety of communication equipment, including two-way radio, telephone, computer mobile dispatch terminal and scheduling systems; creates, maintains, and monitors computerized driver manifests/ schedules; and responds to requests for service and provides a variety of information to passengers and the general public. Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment () while performing the job duties and responsibilities of a Transit Dispatcher and while operating related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, slip resistant/steel-toed shoes, respirators/masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.
Communications Dispatcher Liberty UniversityCommunications DispatcherLynchburg, VAFurther duties include but are not limited to: • Answering emergency and non-emergency calls for service on a multi-line telephone system • Entering and retrieving information through a Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) terminal • Responding to inquiries and complaints and securing emergency assistance in a timely, efficient and professional manner • Contacting and requesting services of wreckers, emergency medical services, fire services and other law enforcement services as well as maintenance and University call out services • Operating a computerized information network terminal • Entering, and retrieving information through the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) to be disseminated by radio and telephone • Files messages properly and maintains the proper logs and information as necessary. As a Communications Dispatcher, the successful candidate must operate a multi-channel radio system receiving and transmitting all information promptly, accurately and in a professional manner at all times.