Dispatcher

First Student is hiring a Dispatcher in Venetia, PA!Pay Rate: $26.00 hrHours: Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 5:30 pmSummaryAt First Student, our Dispatchers reflect our commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on‑time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on the front line.BenefitsTremendous Career Advancement Opportunities across North AmericaPositive and rewarding work environmentFull‑time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and matching 401KStarting rate $26.00Personal time off and observed holiday payDispatcher ResponsibilitiesOversees all routes and scheduling of busesCounsels and coaches drivers and monitorsHandles heavy phone and radio trafficTakes all scheduling and driver complaints, reports to Operations Supervisor/Contract ManagerServes as primary communication liaison with major contracted customerMay handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payrollProvides solutions to drop‑off and pick‑up problemsHandles back‑up driver duties or performs miscellaneous clerical duties as neededCompletes assignment of special projectsAssists with supervision of day‑to‑day operationsDispatcher Experience and Skills Required3-5 years of experienceHigh school diploma or equivalentBasic knowledge of radio dispatch equipmentExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to deliver under time constraints and deadlinesPrevious terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experienceComputer literateSubject 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.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. First is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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