Full time Dispatcher positions working on site in Whitmore Lake, MI1 position available shifts are Monday - Friday. 2pm-10pm.Want to meet people from all walks of life with a story to tell? Want to make a positive impact and serve your community? Work for a non - profit !Join People's Express Inc.We are seeking a detail-oriented Dispatcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing reservations, coordinating transportation logistics, and ensuring efficient fleet operations.Responsibilities:Work in a call center environment and take a trip request and repeat it back to the client for confirmationDetermine the number of passengers to be transportedReduce the amount of time that a client is placed on hold- Handle incoming reservation requests and inquiries promptly and professionally- Communicate effectively with drivers, dispatchers, and customers to ensure timely service- Maintain accurate records of reservations, routes, and fleet status- Collaborate with the logistics team to streamline operations- Utilize Routing Box Software for reservation trackingClients:Communicate information on when the trip is scheduled, if a trip cannot be reserved at the desire time, put the client in our dispatch informational list and try to negotiate an alternative time.Inform the customer of the drop off windowUnderstand all People's Express service areas and how to put fares in correctly.Ensure that all clients understand our policies when booking certain tripsCustomer Service:Express our mission and values to the publicServe as a representative of People's Express, Inc.Follow up phone calls with all clients for tripsProgram arrivals in scheduling software no earlier than 30 minute prior to appointment or desired arrival timeExperience:- Prior experience in reservations, customer service or call center required- Strong communication skills and phone etiquette- Knowledge of dispatching procedures and logistics operations- Experience with Routing Box or similar medical scheduling software- 2+ years working in dispatching is required- 1+ years in customer service is requiredExperience in transportation is requiredComputer literate and proficient in EXCEL, WORD other MS softwarePreferred SkillsEffective CommunicatorCritical thinking skillsAbility to effectively work with diverse populations, groups, and various organizations, especially with older demographics and people with disabilitiesOrganizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple services and schedulesPerform well at stressful times and high paced environment as well as multitask efficientlyKeep management informed of the status and informs of any significant issues on a timely basisTeam Player who can work well with all employeesAbility to establish priorities and work independently with general oversight from supervisorThis position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail will contribute to the smooth operation of our transportation services.Job Type: Full-timePay: $21.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayWeekends as neededWork Location: In person
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