Dispatch Supervisor

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Transit Operations, the Dispatch Supervisor provides day-to-day coordination and supervision of the BruinBus program to deliver safe, reliable and timely transit bus operations in accordance with the departmental Service Delivery Policy (SDP) and Operations Plan (OP). Maintain oversight and coordination of contract and charter services in compliance with service agreements. Monitor all BruinBus services via field observation, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology tools, and video event recorders to ensure proper route operations, coverage, and logistics. Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and progressive discipline of operators to meet departmental and organizational standards and requirements. Train operators behind the wheel and in classroom settings, on routes, programmatic changes, policies and procedures, access router operations, and customer service skills. Assure that all drivers have the skill sets to transport passengers and meet customer satisfaction standards safely and efficiently. Provide driving coverage as needed to cover gaps in the daily schedule. Serve as initial responder to accidents, incidents, route detours, and emergency situations. Maintain oversight of the bus operator trip sheets and logs on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis to provide statistical data. Responsible for the scheduling of staff, timely coordination of communications and triangulation of telematics in support of efficiently operated day to- day fixed route shuttle programs and charter services. The incumbent provides route oversight to maintain safe and efficient operations of published schedules. This includes monitoring vehicle locations and service levels; preparing operator's daily assignments and incorporating route and schedule modifications into the daily roster to accommodate frequent route and staffing changes; serving as base operator in emergency situations to support management and coordinate field operations requirements; maintaining global understanding of route performance as changes occur. Serve as field ambassador for major events on an as needed basis. Multi-task and maintain focus, clarity and professionalism in fast paced environment. Review trip sheets, bus logs and operational reports on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and timely processing of data sets. Answer incoming calls and provide information to staff and the general public. Provide statistical data and metrics reporting on an ongoing basis. Must be available to work nights and weekends as required.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Special Conditions for Employment

Schedule

2pm-11pm

Union / Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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