Part Time - Operation Specialist
TCS Mobility
- Charleston, SC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Assign operators, vehicles, and equipment, maintaining accurate logs and records.
- Monitor routes and trip status, making adjustments to ensure on-time performance and minimize service disruptions.
- Maintain continuous two-way communication with operators, providing updates on schedules, cancellations, and customer needs.
- Respond to emergencies, vehicle malfunctions, and schedule changes, coordinating with operations, safety, and maintenance teams.
- Schedule and assign will-call and same-day trips to appropriate vehicles, balancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure accurate data entry in dispatch software (Routing Box, VET Ride, Solutions for Transit) and reconcile trip manifests and fares.
- Review pre- and post-trip inspections, addressing safety concerns with maintenance staff.
- Track operator attendance, driver hours, and compliance with DOT and company requirements.
- Assist passengers with trip inquiries and ensure customer service standards are met.
- Maintain professional communication with operators, supervisors, and client agencies.
- Support scheduling team as needed and fill in for Scheduler when required.
- Document all incidents, schedule adjustments, and daily service activities.
- Ensure spare vehicles are effectively used to support preventive maintenance and service continuity.
- Perform facility opening/closing duties based on assigned shift.
- Maintain a professional appearance, safe work practices, and adherence to attendance policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Consistent achievement of contract on-time performance requirements.
- Minimal customer complaints related to dispatch or scheduling.
- Accurate documentation of attendance, schedules, service disruptions, and vehicle status.
- Fair and policy-compliant scheduling and shift adjustments.
- Effective use of dispatch software to optimize cost, productivity, and customer service.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience in dispatch, transportation operations, customer service, or supervision preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain/maintain DOT physical required.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and windows-based applications.
- Experience with Routing Box, VET Ride, or similar dispatch software preferred.
- Knowledge of local service area.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions under pressure, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Supervisory and coaching skills to provide direction and feedback to operators.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required depending on contract.
- Primarily office-based in a fast-paced operations environment.
- Requires extended periods of sitting, phone, and computer use.
- On-call availability may be required.
- Occasional vehicle inspections and field checks for safety compliance.