Dispatcher - Susquehanna

Krise Transportation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits w/ company cost share

Company paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Krise Transportation is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate routes and schedules for school-transportation drivers, ensuring safe and timely service for students.

You will support drivers, parents, and school districts with clear, courteous communication in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in student transportation or similar roles preferred.
• Proficient with computers and software programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routes, schedules and communications for drivers.
• Assist drivers, parents and schools to ensure timely, safe transportation.
• Maintain calm, respectful communication with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL with Passenger/School Bus endorsements

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 3035 Susquehanna - Harrisburg, PA 17110, Position Type: Full Time, 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.

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 $20 - $22 per hour based on experience
• 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.

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!