We have an immediate need for an experienced Dispatcher for a transportation company in the city of Santa Ana, Ca, Dispatchers will perform a variety of scheduling duties including: home-to-school (general and special ed), summer school routes, athletic events, field trips and special events; assign drivers to routes according to established procedures. In addition to essential dispatch duties, Dispatchers are required to perform simple admin duties and data entry. This position is temp-to-hire and pay range is $19 to $22 DOE.

SKILLS

*Operate all office equipment.

*Operate phone and hand held radios.

*Use and operate all computer programs and applications necessary: internet, Excel, Word, Outlook, and various mapping applications.

*Routing and scheduling procedures.

*Learn and apply all necessary operations, policies and objectives.

*Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

*Record-keeping techniques.

*Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

*Operation of a computer terminal.

*Oral and written communication skills.

*Maintaining all required files and documentation pertaining to dispatch.

ABILITIES:

*Use complex routing systems to schedule, route, reroute and monitor the dispatching activities of buses for: home-to-school, special education and special events.

*Assure safe, efficient, timely and accurate transportation of students.

*Coordinate schedules and assignments and design routes.

*Effectively communicate with schools, administrators, drivers, students, parents, colleagues in a fast-paced and/or stressful environment (interpersonal, electronically and telephone skills).

*Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures to others.

*Read bus schedules.

REQUIREMENTS

*High School diploma or GED equivalent.

*Excellent communication skills in English.

*Spanish, as a second language is desired but not required.

* 3 years of experience in dispatch.

*Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook

*Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver’s license.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends (minimum one per month/as needed)

Experience:

• Office Work: 2 years (Required)
• Dispatching: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Evening Shift (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Dispatching experience do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dispatcher: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person