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Equipment Dispatcher (General Services Department - Promotional Opportunity)

City of Detroit

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

💰 $62,872/yr($54,170/yr – $62,872/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 20261015141GSDdb

Department: General Services

Job classification: Equipment Dispatcher

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Vehicle Maintenance, Maintenance, Dispatch

Summary

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

EQUIPMENT DISPATCHER

Under general supervision, assigns, routes, and directs the field activities of vehicular equipment and operators, and maintains records in connection with equipment, supplies, and personnel.

Examples of duties

1. Receives orders for construction vehicles and machinery required on public works construction and assigns them to jobs.

2. Arranges movement of equipment so as to prevent long hauls and unnecessary delays on construction work.

3. Prepares work schedules of vehicular equipment operators and makes assignments.

4. Supervises the loading and moving of machinery.

5. Receives reports on breakdowns and schedules repairs promptly.

6. Maintains records of movements, locations, assignments, and repairs made on equipment.

Qualifications

High school graduation or G.E.D.
Two years of experience in the operation of construction machinery and/or motor trucks.
One year of experience in the maintenance of such machinery and equipment is preferred.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental information

Evaluation Plan

Computerized Assessment: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

LRD: 09/02/2025

KNOWLEDGE OF:

The operation of construction machinery.
The streets, highways, and routes for vehicle travel within the City of Detroit.

SKILL IN:

Mechanical ability.
Dealing with others.
Handling transportation problems.

ABILITY TO:

Direct the economical routing of trucks and construction machinery.
Keep simple records.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ONLY

PLEASE ATTACH AN UPDATED RESUME AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS
WITH YOUR APPLICATION

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.