SWIPCO Office Cleaning RFP

Southwest Iowa Planning Council is seeking bids for contracted cleaning at its offices at 1501 S.W. 7^th St., Atlantic, IA 50022.  For specifications, please contact the SWIPCO office at (712) 243-4196 or see document below. Bids and two references are due to the SWIPCO office at the address above by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16th.  SWIPCO is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender.

RPA-13 Trail Mapping RFP

RPA-13, which covers the counties of Cass, Fremont, Montgomery, and Page, is seeking a qualified firm to enter into contract with immediately to provide assistance with data collection and GIS mapping of trails within the four-county region (Cass, Fremont, Montgomery and Page counties). If your firm is interested in completing the described work, please submit a proposal. Details included in file below. Bids should be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on March 22, 2024.

HELP WANTED

Transit Assistant - Scheduler I

Southwest Iowa Planning Council is seeking to fill a position of Transit Scheduler I for Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (SWITA).  This is a full-time position that primarily works with clients over the phone to schedule trips.  A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with the public in a fast paced working environment.  Individuals with experience working with elderly and disabled populations are encouraged to apply.  The job comes with an excellent benefits package which includes health insurance and IPERS.

Job Duties:

• Answer transportation department phones
• Utilize transit management software to schedule and assign trips
• Communicate client transportation needs to drivers
• Data entry/verification of driver entered data
• Perform other related duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the transit system

Minimum job requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Excellent customer service skills
• Preferably at least 5 years experience working in an office setting.
• Must have good communication skills with drivers, customers and office personnel
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Individuals may contact Human Resources Coordinator, Daurine Petersen, at 712-243-4196 with questions. 

Apply online or send your cover letter, resume, three professional references, SWIPCO application form and EEO identification form to 1501 SW 7^th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022, or email to daurine.petersen@swipco.org.  Starting wage is $17.50+ per hour, DOQ, M-F, 8am to 5pm. 

SWIPCO is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender

Drivers

Atlantic, Harlan, Red Oak, and Shenandoah Area Drivers:

Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (SWITA) is seeking a part-time drivers in the Atlantic, Harlan, Red Oak, and Shenandoah areas for a number of shifts. Applicant must possess or be willing to acquire a commercial driver’s license class C with passenger endorsement (SWITA will assist with ELDT and  drive test), and enjoy working with the public. Starting wage is $16.00 per hour plus IPERS and PTO. Applicant must be able to obtain a CDL Medical Exam and pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen.

For questions contact Daurine Petersen at 800-842-8065. Please apply online or send the application below to SWITA, Attn: Daurine, 1501 SW 7th St., Atlantic, Iowa, 50022 or email to daurine.petersen@swipco.org.

SWIPCO is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.  

SWIPCO Protest of Contract Award

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