Qureos Mentor

Town of Oro Valley, AZ

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b></h2></div><br>
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<div><b>First Review of Applications on March 25, 2026</b></div><br>
Under close supervision, dispatch Transit Drivers, communicate with customers as needed, develop daily schedules and adjust the driver manifest as needed in order to account for cancelled rides. Generate reports for the next day manifests.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>With routes/drivers on the road, assess any emergency/urgent situations and work with Transit Supervisors, staff, and customers to resolve issues in a timely manner.</li><li>
Communicates respectfully with drivers and customers regarding any schedule adjustments and develops effective working relationships with other staff, customers and the public.</li><li>
Creates daily work assignments for drivers and prepares drivers packets for the next day service.</li><li>
Dispatches vans and drivers using various communication devices.</li><li>
Provides assistance to Transit Supervisors for annual performance appraisals for Transit Drivers.</li><li>
Receives and forwards customer feedback to the Transit Supervisors in accordance with department policy.</li><li>
Takes reservations, answers questions, register new riders and, when needed, collect pre-paid fare applying customer service methods.</li><li>
Transports passengers when needed.</li><li>
Uses a variety of communication systems and automated scheduling software to schedule service, monitor operations, coordinate vehicles and drivers, and adjust schedules to optimize service delivery.</li><li>
Uses judgment to resolve unusual situations or situations that occur in the field such as, errors in pick-up or drop off locations, changes, additions, and modification in services, and change out of broken equipment to ensure service delivery.</li></ul><b>
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<b>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</b><br>
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Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and circumstances.</li><li>
Ability to prepare accurate documentation.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li><li>
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the development and implementation of building, custodial and fleet maintenance activities.</li><li>
Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods.</li><li>
Knowledge of Federal, Town and Department policies and procedures.</li><li>
Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.</li><li>
Skill in safely operating Town vehicles.</li><li>
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis in Excel, Word, and Access.</li><li>
Skill in the use of Microsoft software, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>A High School diploma or GED.</li><li>
One (1) year experience in transit scheduling and/or dispatching.</li><li>
Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.</li><li>
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Work is performed in an indoor environment.</li><li>
Must be able to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds.</li>
Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.<br>
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
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This position is considered a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing as required by FTA CFR 49.</li><li>
This position will be required to go through the Transit Services Division&rsquo;s Reasonable Suspicion Training Program for Transit Supervisors and obtain certification.</li><li>
This position will be required to go through the Passenger Assistance, Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) program.</li></ul></div><br>
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</div><p></p><div><div><p><i>The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.</i></p></div></div></div>

Transit Dispatcher

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