Join Our Team: Dispatch & Part-Time Driver (Entry Level)
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a team that values a friendly, customer-centered attitude? We are seeking motivated individuals for our Dispatch and Part-Time Driver position. This is an entry-level role where we provide the training you need to succeed!
Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $500.00 New Hire Incentive (awarded after successful completion of the three-month training period)
The Role
This unique position combines clerical dispatching duties with active driving responsibilities. You will serve as a vital link between our customers and our transportation services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispatching & Scheduling: Receive written and phone requests for transportation and efficiently assign and schedule customer reservations.
- Driving: Operate vehicles and provide transportation services as needed.
- Customer Service: Maintain a friendly, professional, and service-oriented demeanor with all passengers and callers.
Qualifications & Requirements
No experience? No problem! We will train qualified candidates.
- Clerical Skills: Basic clerical skills are required to manage scheduling and communications.
- Age: Must be at least 21 years of age to hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Driving Record:
- Must have a good driving record for the past 3 years (no more than one moving violation or one at-fault accident).
- No DUI convictions within the last 10 years.
- Documentation: Ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance.
- Background:
- A verifiable, positive work history with no separations due to substance abuse violations.
- Because RMTD provides transportation for Federal and State programs, we may not hire persons with felony convictions.
- CDL Licensing: You must obtain a CDL license (including passenger and air brake tests) within one month of employment. RMTD will train qualified candidates.
- Attitude: A customer-focused and positive mindset is essential.
Outstanding Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits suite to support our full-time employees:
- Insurance: Affordable Group Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
- Paid Time Off:
- Vacation: Accrued annually; earn up to 25 paid vacation days based on years of service.
- Holidays: 13 Paid Holidays (depending on hire date).
- Sick & Personal Leave: 7 sick days and 5 paid leave days accrued annually.
- Retirement Security: Participation in the IMRF Retirement Plan and a 457b Retirement Account with a 2% employer match.