Dispatcher

Krise-Transportation-2; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation and time off

Medical benefits + life insurance

Dental and vision plans

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Krise Transportation is seeking a Dispatcher to manage school bus and van routes, schedules and driver communications. You will be the crucial link between drivers, parents and school districts, ensuring safety and on-time performance within a team-oriented, supportive environment.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year in student transportation or related role, proficiency with computers, and CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake endorsements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in student transportation or 1+ year in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Direct routes, schedules and communications for drivers.
• Coordinate between Krise Transportation, drivers, parents and school districts.
• Support drivers to ensure safety and on-time performance.
• Maintain professional, courteous interactions with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Computer aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatcher software

Job description

We are hiring HEROES!DispatcherBehind every school bus or van driver, there is a talented dispatcher who is making a difference by ensuring schedules and routes are effective and coordinating continuous communication between the Company, drivers, parents and the school district. This is a critical role to successfully transporting our kids! Working as a Dispatcher with Krise Transportation, you will be recognized as a crucial member of the team that forms the essential link between students and schools. The Krise Difference is our team and family atmosphere. We measure our success by our purpose, partnerships, and relationships with our drivers, mechanics, kids, parents, and school districts.We are hiring dedicated dispatchers who understand that the safety of our kids is of the utmost importance and who are HEROES - HERE, EVERDAY, READY, ON-TIME EXCEPTIONAL, AND SAFE.Have an Impact & Love Where You Work:You start your day by putting a smile on our drivers faces and sending them off to greet our kids!You will be in the action every day helping drivers succeed and directing routes, schedules and communications.You will work with a team who respects you and the everyday hero you are!You will have great, supportive co-workers in a team/family environment!Whats In It For Me?Schedule aligned with students flexible with nights, weekends & holidays offStandard schedule of 10 hours a day during school and 8 hours per day in summerCompetitive base pay $19.00 - $21.00Opportunity for additional hours/pay when driving a school route or tripPaid vacation and time offMedical Benefits w/ Company cost share (Day 1 eligible)Company paid Life Insurance ($15,000) & Employee Assistance Plan (Day 1 eligible)Dental and Vision plans available on a voluntary basis (Day 1 eligible)How Do I Start? What is Required?Fill out the on-line application and a Company representative will call you to get the process started!You must be able to engage and communicate clearly and respectfully with others and calmly / tactfully handle difficult customers and situations.You must have a high school diploma or equivalentYou must have at least 1 year of experience in student transportation or more than one year of experience in a similar role in other transportation operationsYou must be proficient with the use of computers and software programsYou must have (or we will provide you free training to get):Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements.Must have and maintain the following to be able to drive a school van or bus:A satisfactory driving history based on review of state motor vehicle recordsA satisfactory criminal history and child abuse history checks as required by law and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.Passing an initial and routine annual school bus driver physical w/ tuberculosis testing as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.Participate in and pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.Dispatchers play an essential role in the lives of our drivers and the children they serve. Our Dispatchers go above and beyond to ensure that drivers are supported and they serve as the essential link between drivers, parents and the school district. Dispatchers are part of the team of unsung heroes in our communities, and if you are a Dispatcher with Krise Transportation we will recognize you for that every day! Apply now and be part of the Krise team