Dispatcher (Full-Time)

NAMS Transportation has been successfully providing transportation for 40+ years to seniors and adults with disabilities.Several of our team members that were here for the early days are still at NAMS! Our employees are our greatest asset and very important to us- this is why NAMS Transportation has been going strong and continues to grow!

NAMS is currently looking to hire a Full-Time Dispatcher - evenings and weekends for its para-transit transportation program. As a Dispatcher, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficiency with our driving staff. You will be responding to driver questions and optimizing their routes. We offer a very competitive wage based on experience and related knowledge of the business model (para-transit transportation for seniors and disabled citizens.)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Dispatching drivers for transportation pick up and returns.
• Ensure schedules are complete and entered into the computer daily.
• Ensure Drivers properly record daily ACCESS information.
• Handle all returns in an orderly fashion.
• Ensure manifests are submitted in an accurate manner.
• Handles reassigning of trips from one driver to another as needed.
• Operates a two way radio.
• Report accidents and incidents consistent with agency policies and procedures.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Dispatch Supervisor.

Benefits include:

• $18.00 per hour
• Evening and weekend availability is a must
• Great work environment
• UPMC Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and 401k
• PTO
• Employee recognition awards and so much more!

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years dispatcher, scheduler, and transportation related experience preferred.
• Computer skills are a must!
• Previous Dispatcher and transportation experience desired.
• Applicants must have extensive knowledge of the roadways and landmarks in Northern Allegheny county, including the North Hills, City of Pgh, Wexford, Tarentum, etc

We are NAMS and we'd like you to consider us as your next and final employer!

EOE

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Applicants must have extensive knowledge of the roadways and landmarks in Northern Allegheny county, including the North Hills, City of Pgh, Wexford, Tarentum, etc. How is your knowledge of Northern Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh?
• This position is for evenings and weekends. Please confirm that you are interested in evenings and weekends before applying.

Experience:

• Dispatching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person