Job Posting: Dispatcher-Clerk
Department of Transportation
DISPATCHER-CLERK, CALTRANS
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Transportation Management Center (TMC) Dispatcher Supervisor, the dispatcher will operate District 10 TMC with the objective to effectively manage traffic in order to maximize traffic operations on the District's roadway system. This will be accomplished by monitoring freeway and highway conditions, detecting congestion and incidents, determining and reacting with the appropriate response, and disseminating motorist information. The dispatcher will operate two-way radio and telecommunications equipment, receive complaints and request for assistance or emergency aid from Caltrans employees, law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel. Responsible for dispatching the appropriate safety equipment and manpower in accordance with departmental procedures, performs a variety of clerical work consisting of typing, computer data entry, filing, and record keeping. Due to the confidentiality of information we handle, all dispatchers will have to be fingerprinted for a background check by the Department of Justice.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Dispatcher-Clerk, Caltrans exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located in Stockton, San Joaquin County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The TMC is a 24/7 operation. Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts (including nights), weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Vacations may be restricted during peak travel times, during storms or when TMC is short staffed. Work in close quarters at a workstation with keyboard and video display terminal. Shifts may require working alone at night in the TMC building.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes avail
