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City Wide Cabs is a long-standing company involved in the community of Swift Current and surrounding areas. As a company, our team works together to provide timely and professional service.
Looking for a personable, customer service-oriented person to fill our night shift taxi dispatch position. This will start out part time but is likely to turn into full time. The primary function is to effectively direct and dispatch taxis, making customer satisfaction the number one priority.
This will start as a contract position, meaning you get paid per call. The aim is to change over to a salaried position in the future as the company continues to grow.
While experience is preferred, well experienced owners and supervisors (and other team members) to help you in every facet of your job 24/7.
The dispatcher is often the first point of contact for customers to our company.
Mandatory for dispatchers are:
Speak and write fluent English and communicate clearly
Strong listening and communication skills including on the phone and on the radio
Detail oriented, organized, quick learner
Must be able to work independently, with little supervision in what can be a fast-paced environment
Familiar with the city of Swift Current and surrounding area
Good map reading abilities and/or ability to look up addresses on a GPS application
Good customer service skills
Ability to maintain composure under pressure and in high-stress situations
Punctual & good attendance record
Duties:
Taking taxi orders and delivery requests from customers
Dispatching trip information to drivers
Other duties as assigned
We will contact qualified and selected candidates for an interview.
Experience is preferred but willing to train the right individuals
Zero tolerance for drug or alcohol use
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Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Radio Operator Specific Skills
- Operate radio equipment
Additional Skills
- Maintain work records and logs
- Perform general office duties
- Light cleaning duties
- Provide customer service
Ability to Supervise
- 1 - 2 people
- 3 - 4 people
Type of service experience
- Taxi
- Delivery
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Dispatcher Specific Skills
- Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
- Act as liaison between customers and drivers
- Handle wake-up calls
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- General office equipment
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking