Transportation Dispatcher- Urgently Hiring!

Now Hiring: Dispatcher Pay Rate: $20.21 per hour
At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our companys commitment to safety and customer service.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot
Dispatcher Responsibilities Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
Handle back-up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
Completes assignment of special projects
Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
Computer literate
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day!
Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request
MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.
SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.
FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.
SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.

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