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.
Job Title: Senior Dispatcher
Salary: $28.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 1-2 years
Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent
Career Level: Experienced (at least 1 year of dispatching experience)
Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K w/Employer Matching after 1 Year of Service
A lot of room for growth within the company!
We are Seeking:
Assertive and Proactive Individuals with a strong understanding of the 5 boroughs to join our team as Senior Dispatchers. This role is ideal for candidates with at least one year of vehicle dispatch experience who are willing to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We offer training in the Transit Adept System, with Paratransit Experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage vehicle dispatch operations efficiently, including overseeing schedules and coordinating with drivers. Work flexible hours, including overnight shifts and holidays. Provide leadership and supervisory support within a diverse workforce. Ensure compliance with pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as per FTA regulations. Clearly communicates job expectations, responsibilities, and duties to drivers to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of vehicle dispatch experience. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word) and other Windows-based software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong basic math skills. Previous transportation knowledge is a plus. Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work independently in a high-energy environment. Outstanding customer service and critical thinking abilities.
Schedule:
8-hour shifts with flexible availability, including evening, night, and morning shifts.
Work Location: On-Site
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!
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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