# Tasks & work activities — dangerous goods safety adviser

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 43-5032.00 (Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 4323; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.
- **[Core]** Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules.
- **[Core]** Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios.
- **[Core]** Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
- **[Core]** Prepare daily work and run schedules.
- **[Core]** Receive or prepare work orders.
- **[Supplemental]** Oversee all communications within specifically assigned territories.
- **[Core]** Monitor personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.
- **[Core]** Record and maintain files or records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information.
- **[Core]** Determine types or amounts of equipment, vehicles, materials, or personnel required, according to work orders or specifications.
- **[Core]** Advise personnel about traffic problems, such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, or other hazards.
- **[Supplemental]** Order supplies or equipment and issue them to personnel.

## Detailed work activities

- Coordinate operational activities.
- Distribute materials to employees or customers.
- Maintain operational records.
- Operate communications equipment or systems.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Prepare employee work schedules.
- Provide information to coworkers.
- Relay information between personnel.
- Respond to customer problems or complaints.
- Schedule operational activities.
- Select resources needed to accomplish tasks.
- Track goods or materials.