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What does a Department of Transportation Dispatcher do?

I am going to apply for a seasonal part time department of transportation for my local state. What are a typical tasks of a DOT dispatcher be like? THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY DISPATCHER POSITION. So, taking 911 calls is not the job.

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1. "Respond to service calls, coordinate transportation schedules, and to organize the delivery of materials....monitor the delivery of freight over long distances and coordinate delivery pickup and drop-off schedules... monitor the schedules of their respective transportation services and address any problems that arise during their operations. Respond to calls for emergency roadside assistance....." - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dispatcher This website i found seems more useful: JOB CODE: 51450 TITLE: Motor Vehicle Dispatcher PAY GRADE: 21 FLSA: Non-Exempt Purpose of Classification: Receives requests and dispatches vehicles to authorized personnel and ensures vehicles are maintained in safe/proper operating condition. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a specialized classification and not part of a series. Incumbents typically report to Fleet Manager. Example of Duties: - Acknowledges written or telephone requests from authorized personnel for vehicles; determines priority and assigns vehicle to driver according to factors such as length and purpose of trip, freight or passenger requirement and user preference. - Issues keys and university credit card for gas or other necessary vehicle maintenance to driver; fills out receipt and obtains driver's signature. - Records departure time, destination, expected return time and any other pertinent information on proper forms. - Compiles list of available vehicles; takes daily physical count of vehicles; compares to records and resolves any discrepancies. - Inspects vehicles for damage and arranges for repair by placing work request with garage. - Maintains records for each vehicle of mileage, repairs made, maintenance work and other expenses. - Monitors level of fuel in pumps by tracking amounts pumped; orders from designated vendor when supply reaches reorder level. - Prepares necessary forms for all vehicle requests and forwards to appropriate personnel for billing to university departments. - Prepares both regular and special reports such as vehicle utilization report and data compilation for bid specification purposes. - Prepares new vehicles for use in motor pool; applies for registration; arranges for any university identification decals or paint; arranges for emissions testing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Skill in organizational practices. - Skill in problem solving and prioritizing. - Ability to effectively communicate. Minimum Qualifications: - One year related experience; OR, - Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources. http://www.hr.arizona.edu/06_jcl/jobdesc/51450.php?var=51450