JOIN US as a Dispatcher in our Bowmanville Location!
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:
- Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
- Positive and rewarding work environment
Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain equipment boards and yard assignments
- Completion of daily dispatch sheets / systems and statistical summaries
- Liaison with customers, schools and parents
- Cover charter assignment
- Two-way radio communications
- Route planning and design as required
- Answer inquiries regarding routes from drivers
- Flexibility with work hours to meet operational needs
- May be required to drive am and/or pm school runs
- Spare driver assignments
- Route coverage
- On call as per Operational Schedule
- Additional projects and duties as assigned
- Update and maintain equipment boards and yard assignments
- Drive school routes when needed
Education:
- Minimum Grade 12 High School Graduation Diploma
- Post secondary training an asset
Experience and Skills:
- Proficiency in computers required
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to organize and prioritize integral to this position
- Good knowledge of the Durham Region and surrounding areas
- Class B license is required and will train if needed
Working conditions:
- Office environment - Full time Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Overtime as needed
- Rotation on call required on evenings and weekends
- Covering school routes when needed
First Student is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Aboriginal peoples and members of a visible minority
"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. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.
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