Motor Coach Dispatcher

Avalon Transportation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave & holiday

Job summary

Avalon Transportation is seeking a Dispatcher in San Antonio to ensure on-time pickups and real-time vehicle tracking. You will manage the dispatch screen, communicate updates to drivers and team members, and oversee vehicle check-ins and check-outs.

The role requires excellent customer service, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy environment. Experience with airports, hotels, and entertainment venues, plus dispatch and customer service background, will help you excel

Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation industry or relevant training.
• Minimum 1-year experience of dispatching in transportation.
• Knowledge of safety rules, Hours of Service and federal/state regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, days and nights.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between Operations and Maintenance.
• Schedule Drivers and Vehicles.
• Communicate with Drivers regarding schedule, vehicle assignment, and customer needs.
• Verify Hours of Service and Fit for Duty Requirements.
• Record on-time, tardiness, call-offs, and operator issues.
• Coordinate last-minute changes with Sales, Maintenance and Drivers.
• Solve daily issues with schedule changes, driver issues, traffic, and bus conditions.
• Provide concierge-grade customer service to customers.
• Update and monitor GPS route/equipment status.
• Monitor on-time performance.
• Audit Driver credentials + logs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS routing platforms

Job description

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Position Overview

As Dispatcher for Avalon Transportation, you are a key role player in ensuring on-time pickup of all customers and maintaining real-time awareness of vehicle locations. You’ll keep the dispatch screen updated and communicate up-to-the-minute changes to drivers and relevant team members. Your role includes overseeing vehicle check-ins and check-outs, and handling customer calls and road, vehicle and driver issues. Excellent customer service skills, effective communication, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment are essential. Your familiarity with airports, hotels, and entertainment venues, along with significant dispatch and customer service experience will help you excel in delivering the best possible Customer and Driver experiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between Operations and Maintenance
• Schedule Drivers and Vehicles
• Communicate with Drivers regarding schedule, vehicle assignment, and customer needs
• Verify Hours of Service and Fit for Duty Requirements
• Record on-time, tardiness, call-offs, and operator issues
• Coordinate last-minute changes with Sales, Maintenance and Drivers
• Solve daily issues with schedule changes, driver issues, traffic, and bus conditions
• Provide concierge-grade customer service to customers
• Update and monitor GPS route/equipment status
• Monitor on-time performance
• Audit Driver credentials + logs

Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation industry or relevant training. Experience in the Charter bus industry a plus!
• Knowledge of safety rules, Hours of Service, federal and state regulations for commercial transportation
• Minimum 1-year experience of dispatching in the transportation industry
• Strong English and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Ability to understand the cause/effect of decisions and how they impact the operation
• Available on weekends, holidays, days and nights, and work flexible shifts
• Exemplary communication and customer service skills
• Knowledgeable in data entry, internet usage, email, Microsoft Office and web-based routing/GPS platforms

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave & holiday

Location

1430 E. Houston St., San Antonio TX 78202