School Transport Dispatcher – Mon–Fri Day Shift

First Student; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Career advancement opportunities

PerkSpot discounts

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

First Student in Augusta, ME is hiring a Dispatcher to support the Augusta School Department. You will coordinate routes, communicate with drivers and staff, respond to service issues, and help keep transportation running safely and on schedule.

This full-time position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (split shift 5:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with an extended midday break) and a pay rate of $26.00–$27.50 per hour, based on experience, plus medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401(k) plan and

Qualifications

• Previous dispatching, transportation, logistics, or related operational experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with scheduling or dispatch systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily bus routes and schedules.
• Communicate with drivers, monitors, management, and school personnel.
• Monitor route performance and help address delays or service concerns.
• Handle phone and radio communication professionally and efficiently.
• Document route changes, scheduling concerns, and operational issues.
• Provide guidance and support to drivers and transportation staff.
• Escalate service or safety concerns to Operations Leadership as needed.

Skills

Dispatching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

First Student in Augusta, ME is hiring a Dispatcher to support the Augusta School Department. You will coordinate routes, communicate with drivers and staff, respond to service issues, and help keep transportation running safely and on schedule.

This full-time position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (split shift 5:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with an extended midday break) and a pay rate of $26.00–$27.50 per hour, based on experience, plus medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401(k) plan and