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Dispatcher
Location 219 Paoli Street Verona, Wisconsin 53593 US
Phone Number (608) 341-2799
Categories Operation Support
Req ID JR1177 Dispatcher (Open)
First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation.
We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our company’s 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 :
$22 / HR starting wage - more based on experience
Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
Positive and rewarding work environment
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
Completes assignment of special projects
Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations
Experience and Skills :
3-5 years’ experience
Class B License Required
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
First Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you’ll love.
Apply today to join our team!
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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Last updated : 2024-04-25
Full Time
$41k-55k (estimate)
04/27/2024
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