S-1388-7

Job Title: Dispatcher - OMJST

Worksite Location: 1366 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44714

Number of Openings: 1

How to Apply:

APPLY DIRECT to Stark County Community Action Agency using the following information:

Mail resume to:

Stark County Community Action Agency

1366 Market Ave. N

Canton, OH 44714

OR

Email resume to: hr@sccaa.org

OR

Fax resume to: (330) 454-6850

Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.

Job Description: The Stark County Community Action Agency in Canton, OH, has a full-time Dispatcher opening.

Duties:

• Work with the Transportation Manager on the development of efficient bus routes for all direct operated Head Start sites.
• Work with Family Service staff and Bus Drivers, under the direction of the Transportation Manager, to place children on routes.
• Prepare necessary child paperwork for Drivers in a timely manner prior to start date.
• Maintain knowledge of Stark County communities and street locations.
• Dispatch buses according to schedule. Arrange for extra buses and/or Drivers as needed (accidents, field trips, staff absenteeism).
• Monitor bus radio communications during active transportation routes. Communicate with Drivers as needed to assist with children, traffic incidents, accidents, etc. Log all radio communications as directed and report all areas of concern to Transportation Manager.
• Answer all incoming calls from parents/guardians. Log all call-offs and record in Child Plus. Report call-offs to centers as necessary.
• Fuel buses and agency vehicles as needed.
• Complete required paperwork and reports as directed by Transportation Manager.
• Maintain safe workplace environment in the bus garage area in accordance with regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Drive as a substitute Bus Driver when needed. Conduct all duties and responsibilities of a Bus Driver when driving.
• Report all vehicle maintenance concerns or safety hazards to Transportation Manager.
• Report, in writing, to the Transportation Manager all traffic moving violations or charges as required by state and federal rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent, must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid CDL license with a minimum Class B and SP endorsement and Bus Driver certificate.
• Must maintain clean driving record according to requirements to maintain CDL and Bus Driver certificate.
• Must complete driver re-certification and driver road test as required.
• Proficient in basic computer skills such as data entry, email, spreadsheets. Ability to operate telephone, bus radio and basic office equipment.
• Must have demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. Must possess ability to seek solutions and solve problems.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical required. Annual transportation physical required.

Details: Full time. First Shift (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). 40 hours/week. Monday through Thursday. $19.40/hour.

Qualifications: High school diploma / GED. Must have at least 5 years of experience. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Driver’s License Requirement(s): Must have a valid Class B CDL with SP endorsement and Bus Driver certificate.

Available Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan Other Than 401(k).

Pre-Employment Testing: Criminal Background Check, Drug Testing, Physical Examination.

OMJ Staff Contact: RC2