Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Vacation

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Krise Transportation in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a dedicated Dispatcher to ensure safe, on-time transportation for students. You will coordinate routes, schedules, and communications between drivers, parents, and schools.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year in student transportation or similar, and a CDL with relevant endorsements. We offer a family atmosphere, competitive pay ($19.00–$21.00/hour), benefits, and opportunities for additional hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake endorsements.
• At least 1 year of experience in student transportation or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routes, schedules and communications for drivers.
• Direct daily operations and support drivers, parents and schools.
• Ensure safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 3005 PENN HILLS - PITTSBURGH, PA 15235

We are hiring HEROES!

Dispatcher

Behind 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 off
• Standard schedule of 10 hours a day during school and 8 hours per day in summer
• Competitive base pay $19.00 - $21.00
• Opportunity for additional hours/pay when driving a school route or trip
• Paid vacation and time off
• Medical 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?

• 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 equivalent
• You 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 operations
• You must be proficient with the use of computers and software programs
• You 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 records
• A 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.

Qualifications