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Dispatcher

MTM, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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MTM is looking for

Dispatchers

to join our team. This will be a work-from-home position, but certain requirements must be met by the state that you live in.

Hourly Rate: $16.00/hr (lateral pay moves considered)

Shifts Offered:

Varied - 1st shift and 2nd shift (including some weekend availability)

What will your job look like?

The Dispatcher is responsible for the day-to-day routing of third-party transportation vendors and trip operations. The Dispatcher works to assure safe, cost effective, and on-time performance of third-party transportation providers and drivers.

What you'll do:

Assign same day and urgent trips to third party transportation providers

Organize and route trips based on schedule and location to ensure optimal fleet performance

Provide assistance to transportation providers and drivers with issues related to trip performance

Document and report provider no shows or on-time-performance issues

Inform transportation providers of any new trips that occur

Establish and maintain effective communication with transportation providers

Provide feedback to leadership and Fleet Management on transportation providers performance

Monitor on-road provision of service for quality and on-time-performance

Route and Schedule next day and future trips to third party transportation providers daily for assigned region

Route and schedule trips to transportation providers to ensure vehicle resources are used most efficiently and effectively to meet demand

Communicate and escalate issues with unscheduled trips as appropriate

Other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Must reside in an approved state

6+ months of customer service experience

Skills:

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of GPS and GIS systems preferred

Good organizational skills

Detail oriented

Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner

Skilled in the use of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft applications

Must be able to demonstrate effective use of scheduling software, two-way radio communication and data analysis skills

Even better if you have...

2+ years in transportation routing, dispatching, and scheduling expertise preferred

1 year experience working with the applicable transit scheduling system preferred

What's in it for you:

Health and Life Insurance Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Birthday Holiday

Casual Dress Environment

Tuition Reimbursement

MTM Perks Discount Program

Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM's People & Culture.

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