Position Summary:The Marley Transportation Dispatcher plays a vital role in ensuring timely, safe, and efficient transportation of clients to and from medical appointments and facilities. This position is hybrid in nature — dispatching duties begin remotely or on-site when the first driver reports for their shift, with additional administrative or remote tasks as needed to support daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, schedule, and dispatch drivers for non-emergency medical transportation services according to daily trip schedules and client needs.
- Monitor drivers’ routes, locations, and timeliness to ensure on-time performance and compliance with safety protocols.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers while they are on the road, addressing questions, delays, or emergencies in real time.
- Communicate with clients, facilities, and families regarding trip statuses, ETAs, or schedule changes.
- Maintain accurate trip logs, dispatch records, and related paperwork.
- Collaborate with the Operations to optimize daily schedules and resolve routing conflicts.
- Assist with administrative tasks as assigned, which may be completed remotely if appropriate.
- Respond promptly and professionally to urgent situations, reassigning trips as needed to maintain service levels.
- Ensure all drivers follow company policies, safety procedures, and customer service standards.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or dispatching experience preferred.
- Previous experience in dispatching, scheduling, or transportation logistics is strongly desired, ideally in a medical or paratransit setting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with dispatch software and basic computer applications (email, spreadsheets, GPS tracking systems).
- Ability to work independently and make quick decisions to solve real-time scheduling challenges.
- Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent service to clients and drivers alike.
Pay: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person