Command Center Dispatcher
Mid-South Transportation Management, Inc.Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Posted September 24, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is a leading public transportation provider for the Memphis area, operating fixed route buses, paratransit vehicles, and vintage rail trolleys. With a ridership of millions annually, MATA plays a crucial role in connecting the City of Memphis and Shelby County, offering essential services to its diverse community.
Job Description
The Command Center Dispatcher will be responsible for dispatching specialized transportation vehicle operations via radio communication with vehicle operators. This role involves providing information to dispatchers and reservationists, advising coaches, gathering information on transportation incidents, and ensuring proper functioning of the communication system. The dispatcher will also be responsible for managing supplies and training personnel.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 months’ experience as a bus and/or van operator
- Knowledge of the Memphis area route system
- Working knowledge of existing MATA route system and street network
- Effective communication skills
- Typing speed of 35-40 wpm
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License
- Compliance with Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Ability to comprehend and interpret bus operator rules
- Ability to operate radio computer system
