Dispatcher – Transportation Ops with CDL Training

First Student; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

First Student in Plymouth Meeting, PA is hiring a Dispatcher to coordinate bus routes, monitor on-time performance, and support drivers and monitors on the front line. Starting pay is $27.00-$28.00 per hour based on experience, with Monday–Friday hours from 5:30 am to 5:00 pm and potential overtime.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong customer service. First Student offers full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, and clear

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of dispatch or terminal experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under time constraints.
• Prior terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience preferred.
• Computer literacy required; CDL training possible within 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses.
• Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors.
• Handles heavy phone and radio traffic.
• Takes scheduling and driver complaints and reports to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager.
• Serves as primary liaison with major contracted customer.
• May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll.
• Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties as needed.
• Assists with day-to-day operations supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Radio dispatch equipment

Computer literacy

CDL willingness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Student in Plymouth Meeting, PA is hiring a Dispatcher to coordinate bus routes, monitor on-time performance, and support drivers and monitors on the front line. Starting pay is $27.00-$28.00 per hour based on experience, with Monday–Friday hours from 5:30 am to 5:00 pm and potential overtime.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong customer service. First Student offers full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, and clear