Student Transport Dispatcher — Real-Time Route Coordinator

First Student; Harmonville (PA); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

First Student is seeking a Dispatcher in Plymouth Meeting, PA, to coordinate daily bus routes, assign drivers, and adjust schedules for safe student transportation. The role requires on-site presence, strong organizational skills, and proficient use of dispatch software and radio/phone systems.

You will monitor driver status, handle service disruptions, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with operations and safety teams to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory

Competenze

• Strong organizational and time-management skills for coordinating routes, drivers, and schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with drivers, school staff, families, and teams.
• Proficiency with dispatch or scheduling software and basic computer applications.
• Calm, quick problem-solving for delays, emergencies, and changing conditions.
• Attention to detail for documenting routes, incidents, and changes accurately.
• Willingness to on-site work and early/varied hours.

Mansioni

• Coordinate daily bus routes and assign drivers.
• Adjust schedules to ensure timely and safe transportation for students.
• Monitor vehicle and driver status and respond to service disruptions.
• Communicate updates to drivers, staff, and management.
• Maintain records of routes, incidents, and service changes.
• Use dispatch software, phone, and radio systems to manage operations in real time.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to comply with policies and regulations.

Conoscenze

Time management

Communication

Dispatch software

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

On-site work

Geography knowledge

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Radio/phone systems

Descrizione del lavoro

First Student is seeking a Dispatcher in Plymouth Meeting, PA, to coordinate daily bus routes, assign drivers, and adjust schedules for safe student transportation. The role requires on-site presence, strong organizational skills, and proficient use of dispatch software and radio/phone systems.

You will monitor driver status, handle service disruptions, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with operations and safety teams to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory