Dispatcher

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

Requirements

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

Skills

Subject to DOT drug testing and physical

Benefits

• $36 - $38/hr based on skills and qualifications
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid PTO and holidays
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities
• Positive and rewarding work environment

Work Environment

• On-Site in Calabasas, CA
• Office and bus yard setting
• Fast-paced, high communication environment (phones + radio)

About the Role

Primary reporting location: 4111 Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas, CA
Applicants must be able to reliably commute to this location.

Qualifications

First Student is proud to offer:

• $36 - $38/hr based on skills and qualifications
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid PTO and holidays
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• On-Site in Calabasus, CA
• Office and bus yard setting
• Fast-paced, high communication environment (phones + radio)

Company Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

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 .

Job Reference

JR14266