Dispatcher

Allegheny Transportation Services; Wall (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility in Wall, SD is seeking a dispatcher to communicate route information to drivers and ensure they have the resources needed for their tours of duty. Your duties include logging calls, answering questions by retrieving information from the necessary departments, and supervising field routes to prioritize and organize schedules.

You will schedule drivers, vehicles, or equipment, relay work orders, contact employees by telephone or text, resolve service requests with supervisors, and

Qualifications

• One year of transportation experience required.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers, vehicles or equipment to locations according to schedules and requests.
• Relay information such as work orders to drivers and assistants.
• Use telephones, two-way radios or text messages to contact employees.
• Prepare daily work and schedules.
• Maintain records of work requests, charges, expenses and inventory.

Skills

Transportation experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Allegheny Transportation Services Dispatchers are responsible for communicating route information to their drivers and ensuring they have the resources necessary to succeed at their tours of duty. Their main duties include logging each call, providing answers to questions by retrieving information from the necessary departments and supervising the field units’ routes to prioritize and organize their schedules. Responsibility Profile: Schedule and dispatch drivers, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to predetermined schedules, customer requests or immediate needs. Relay information such as work orders or other messages to and from drivers and driving assistants. Use telephones, two-way radios or text messages to contact employees. Speak with supervisors or customers to resolve problems, requests for services or equipment. Prepare daily work such as schedules. Prepare work orders for crew or receiving work orders from work crews. Facilitate communications within company assigned territories. Keep and organize work requests, customer requests, completed work requests, charges for work performed, expenses for services performed, inventory records and other information. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of transportation experience. High School diploma.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

Who we are

Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong

What we do best

People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non‑Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation

Why it matters

Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters