Dispatcher, Transportation

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Do you want to make a real difference?

At Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (ATA Bus), our Dispatchers are the center of our operations and support our mission: to provide and promote the highest quality transit services to the Flint Hills communities.

Our riders count on the ATA Bus to provide safe and reliable public transportation services in Manhattan, Junction City, Ft. Riley, and parts of Pottawatomie County.

We are hiring immediately for a part-time Dispatcher that is friendly, reliable, and customer-service focused. Join our team!

• Compensation Range: $14.00 - $17.00/hour (pay dependent on skills and experience)
• Shift Details – This is a part-time position with variable scheduling based on operational needs.
• Shifts may include weekdays, weekends, mornings, and evenings.
• Schedules may vary during training and adjust over time.

• Communicates effectively through radio, telephone, and computer equipment to provide assistance to Bus Operators and the public.
• Directs and monitors ATA Bus vehicles and routes.
• Communicates traffic problems such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, and weather conditions.
• Communicates work assignments to Bus Operators and acts as a liaison between Bus Operators and Mechanics.
• Schedules rides and answers questions regarding the services we provide.
• Manages the software that tracks vehicles.
• Documents and maintains files and records.
• Provides information to internal teams.

The job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at all times.

ATA Bus firmly commits to the communities we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive for a workforce that reflects our community. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected class.