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 includes 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 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 the front line. We are now hiring a Dispatcher in Windsor, ON!
Dispatcher Responsibilities:
1. Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
2. Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
3. Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
4. Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, reports to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
5. Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
6. May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
7. Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
8. Handles back-up driver duties or performs miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
9. Completes assignment of special projects
10. Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations
Dispatcher Experience and Skills Required:
1. 3-5 years experience
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills
5. Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
6. Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
7. Computer literate
8. Subject to background check
First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll 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.
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