Part-Time Communications Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Communications Technicians shall be responsible for the operation of the transit communication center. These duties include, but are not limited to, receiving and transmitting messages via radio, telephone and teletype, receiving emergency calls for service and dispatching calls for service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Must be 18 years or older. Minimum of one year experience as transit service dispatcher or scheduler.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid class "C" Texas Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Skill in customer service/relations.
• Applicants must have effective verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, using the English language.
• Ability to work different shifts and respond to work on short notice when emergency situations arise.
• Ability to listen, comprehend and apply information received simultaneously.
• Ability to demonstrate multi-tasking skills and to handle stressful situations is a necessity.
• Ability to attend in-service training courses as required.
• Ability to teach new employees when required.
• Ability to report for duty at the scheduled time when called in.
• Ability to follow established guidelines/policies, understand and apply rules of confidentiality.
• Ability to work extended periods of time in a smoke free workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, talking and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers an employee assistance program and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities for all employees. Starting salary for this position is $17.26 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. This position is considered safety-sensitive, as defined by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); thus, it is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and all other types of substance abuse tests as described in the policy. Upon offer of employment, must successfully pass the DOT CDL physical exam and maintain a physical condition, as monitored by periodic CDL re-examinations, which allows completion of all assigned duties. A motor vehicle record check will be required.