Dean Transportation is currently seeking qualified candidates to perform transit van and shuttle bus dispatching for our Lansing operation. This is a full-time position. Wages based on qualifications. Competitive benefits package provided.
This position will be responsible for transit vehicle dispatching, scheduling, and general office duties. Successful candidates must qualify to drive all transit vehicles; excellent driving history is required and qualified candidates will either possess or successfully obtain a Chauffeur License or CDL upon being hired (training provided). Ideal candidates will be highly proficient with computers, possess professional communication skills, have an excellent attendance history and be a team player.
May perform other duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
2. Assist in on-demand routing for designated stops.
3. Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
4. Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
5. Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
6. Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, passengers, and contractor personnel.
7. Achieve self improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSSPECIFIC ABILITIES
1. Operate office equipment, company vehicles and communication equipment.
2. Identify with geographic service area of routes you travel.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal agencies.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances.
5. Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of riders.
6. Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
7. Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, turn in at the specified time.
8. Conduct yourself as a professional Dean Transportation staff member at all times.
9. Operate all vehicle lifts as prescribed in company policy.
10. Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
11. Be able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices required by the passenger.
BODY MECHANICS OF DISPATCHER/DRIVER
Dispatchers may be required to drive a commercial motor vehicle. Drivers are required through their employment to perform various tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending and carrying of heavy objects.Some Examples of these are:
1. Opening and closing a vehicle hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements of the engine.
2. Opening and closing of vehicle entrance and emergency doors.
3. Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, with or without a passenger, onto a lift platform, by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push / pull pressure.
4. Bending, supporting and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a vehicle.
5. Carrying and lifting into and from the vehicle, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes.
6. Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the vehicle.
7. Bend, stretch, pull and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of emergency exits on demand.
