Positions allocated to this series are primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching vehicles to transport passengers, materials and equipment. Schedules and dispatches vehicles to transport passengers, materials and equipment. Assigns vehicles and drivers to jobs on the basis of varying factors, such as type of materials being hauled, weather conditions, length of job, priority and availability. Maintains all records on operations. Receives orders and requests for vehicle service by telephone or in writing, and records orders in register.
Punches order slips in and out on time clock.
Determines type of vehicle to be assigned according to passenger, freight, or route requirements. Assigns vehicle and drivers on the basis of such factors as availability, length of job, condition of vehicle and priority. Coordinates with supervisor on employe vacation schedules and vehicle maintenance schedules. Receives messages, determines action and transmits instructions pertaining to emergency situations. Prepares reports pertaining to vehicle mileage, vehicle maintenance, daily trips to vendors, transportation services and number of vehicles borrowed by different shops.