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The Job
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Ride OMNITRANS to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Bernardino Valley. Omnitrans,provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our award-winning team. The ideal Candidate hired will be under general supervision, performs 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 driver schedules; responds to requests for service and provides a variety of information to Agency personnel; and serves as immediate reporting authority of Coach Operators.
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Examples of Duties
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The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position:
- Dispatches public transit buses and Coach Operators in accordance with established schedules for operations or as circumstances may require; reassigns buses and Coach Operators to cover emergencies and higher priority assignments when required.
- Monitors radio traffic and dispatches advice or assistance as appropriate to situation.
- Determines type and number of buses required for dispatch; determines operating status of buses and related equipment and their availability for dispatch.
- Monitors Coach Operators to identify work performance and compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures; recommends consultation and/or disciplinary action as it relates to observed performance.
- Monitors and records system performance including timekeeping. Prepares and maintains records and written reports.
- Recommends changes in transit schedules and routes as warranted.
- Recommends procedural modifications and plans for implementations as it relates to vehicle dispatching and related duties.
- Issues, reviews and accepts reports, forms, transfers and equipment.
- Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors and evaluates work of others. Ensures policies and procedures are followed by all Operators.
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The Requirements
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of public transit buses comparable to those operated by the Agency, or some similar transit operation experience. Knowledge of Agency routes, schedules, and operating policies and regulations regarding operations, manpower, and vehicle dispatch. Computer Aided dispatch experience a plus. Completion of daily reports, consultations and logs. Must be familiar with current business operating systems and Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of routing and vehicle/manpower scheduling techniques; two way radio procedures and codes; accident or incident dispatch response procedures; safety principles, practices and regulations; work performance monitoring techniques; Trapeze and Transitmaster systems; CA DMV traffic laws, CA and Federal hours of service regulations, safety standards for operators and coaches; working with unions and enforcing MOUs;
Ability to
dispatch buses and coach operators, reroute and reschedule vehicles and manpower as necessary and in emergencies. Ability to work effectively under stress, field and/or emergency situations; operate radio equipment and use of ten code system; receive, transmit, and record information clearly, accurately, and legibly; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPossession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license (Class A or B) with air brake and passenger endorsements and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate. A safe driving record is required.
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The Selection Process
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Candidates will be screened for relevant qualifying experience that consists of an evaluation of education and experience. The
most competitively qualified candidateswill be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral examinations. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test, and a criminal background investigation, which will include Live Scan fingerprinting. For further information and to submit an application visit our website at:
https://omnitrans.org/business-employment/careers/
Omnitrans is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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Omnitrans
$59,369.76 - $89,054.64 Annually
dental insurance, retirement plan
Dec 31, 2024