04/24/2026
Good Afternoon Everyone!
******Job Posting******
Ogemaw County Public Transit (OCPT) is seeking to hire 1 reliable Full-Time Dispatcher. As a team member of the OCPT, you will be providing a much-needed service to the community members of Ogemaw County. The OCPT Team is dedicated to providing transportation needs to those who need it. You can expect to have a strong positive impact on those you provide service to and build a sense of pride with being a part of our team. OCPT hours of operations are from 07:00am – 06:00pm Monday-Friday.
DISPATCHER
- Take customer requests for service over the telephone, accurately record information into computer and respond accordingly with details on expected pickup time and drop-off times.
- Process, organize, and coordinate reservations, standing orders, and scheduled runs.
- Handle multiple incoming phone calls in conjunction with radio-dispatch communications and office operations. Must have a working knowledge of transferring money from passenger credit to rides owed.
- Group the service requests into the most efficient route and assign them to vehicles using the appropriate dispatching methods.
- Monitor all vehicle locations and movement patterns.
- Use appropriate radio-dispatching procedures according to the FCC guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality with all information received as a dispatcher.
- Count money from vehicle vaults and record on the daily fare box revenue sheet.
- Check over drivers log for accuracy and confirm that the fare collected is accurate along with the passengers being listed according to classification.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Knowledge of GPS and GIS systems preferred
- Possess valid authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug test
- Ability to pass FTA/MDOT drug and alcohol test
- Strong computer and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Possess clarity of speech and writing skills
- Ability to work well with others.
Pay and Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental
- 401(k) matching
- Vacation, PTO, Sick-Time
Position offers union scale wage according to the Transit (T-5) classification listed in the United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO-CLC, Local 8569 contract. OCPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications are available at the Ogemaw County Public Transit Facility and will be made available online through Indeed.
Ogemaw County Public Transit
