Dispatcher
Company: First Student
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
First for a reason:
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. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and
innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training
and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our
companys 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 front
line.
At First Student, we are proud to offer:
$24/HR Starting Wage
Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong
presence across North America
Positive and rewarding work environment
Dispatcher Responsibilities:
Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
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
Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
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
Dispatcher Experience and Skills Required:
3-5 years experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
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.
First Students commitment to putting our customers first,
dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable
transportation makes for a working environment youll love. As a
huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers
worldwide, youll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and
excellent training.
Apply today to join our team!
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive
to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore 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. For candidates
applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California,
First will consider for employment qualified applicants with
criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance
Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so
we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports
future growth for all."
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.
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. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record
Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon
request
https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
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