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Oversees all routing and scheduling of buses; dispatch buses and provide timely and accurate route and passenger information to drivers on route. Reviews route change requests with drivers and submits appropriate paperwork for approval. Maintains an appropriate log to record the date of submission, change number and who the change was submitted to.
Monitors sign-in and sign-out times for each route and submits requests for changes as necessary. Adjusts route hours as necessary to ensure productivity and reduce overtime.
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Assigns drivers and, when necessary, monitors to routes. Where a "Bid" process is used, the dispatcher is responsible for posting routes and overseeing the "Bid" process.
Ensures that all routes (both AM and PM) are properly "dry" run prior to the start of service.
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Responsible for opening or closing the location, check the answering service for messages and receive calls from any drivers who will not be at work. Tracks daily attendance and communicates issues to the manager.
Accurately updates daily dispatch log including the status of vehicles and replacements, open routes, sub driver assignments and other on-going operations items. Record all late buses, breakdowns and accidents on the dispatch log. Information recorded will include time of occurrence, location of bus, route affected, bus involved and a detailed description of what steps are being taken to resolve the problem.
Collect all pre-trip inspection reports from drivers. Inspection reports will be documented, dated, and filed. Vehicles (buses) needing repairs shall be reported to the service department. Responsible for working with the Shop Manager with respect to scheduling buses for preventive maintenance (P.M.) service(s), reporting breakdowns, and discussing driver concerns regarding the fleet.
Shall assist in answering the telephone per telephone Standards and provide follow-up to questions or inquiries.
Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

High School diploma or equivalent. Appropriate vehicle license preferred.

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

5-7 years experience.
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment, excellent communications and customer service skills.
Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
Problem solving and analytical abilities.
Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience.
Good computer skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. Sitting for extended periods of time.
Office/school bus yard. Possible on-the-road

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Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management\'s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia\'s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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Monitors sign-in and sign-out times for each route and submits requests for changes as necessary. Adjusts route hours as necessary to ensure productivity and reduce overtime.
Demonstrates and promotes "Safety First" culture at the location. Responsible to broadcast daily safety messages during A.M. and P.M. route times. Works with the location safety personnel to develop meaningful safety messages.
Assigns drivers and, when necessary, monitors to routes. Where a "Bid" process is used, the dispatcher is responsible for posting routes and overseeing the "Bid" process.
Ensures that all routes (both AM and PM) are properly "dry" run prior to the start of service.
In the event that FIRST STUDENT, INC. is required to establish routes for a school district, this information shall be efficiently compiled, written, and submitted to the district officials within the time frames specified.
Responsible for opening or closing the location, check the answering service for messages and receive calls from any drivers who will not be at work. Tracks daily attendance and communicates issues to the manager.
Accurately updates daily dispatch log including the status of vehicles and replacements, open routes, sub driver assignments and other on-going operations items. Record all late buses, breakdowns and accidents on the dispatch log. Information recorded will include time of occurrence, location of bus, route affected, bus involved and a detailed description of what steps are being taken to resolve the problem.
Collect all pre-trip inspection reports from drivers. Inspection reports will be documented, dated, and filed. Vehicles (buses) needing repairs shall be reported to the service department. Responsible for working with the Shop Manager with respect to scheduling buses for preventive maintenance (P.M.) service(s), reporting breakdowns, and discussing driver concerns regarding the fleet.
Shall assist in answering the telephone per telephone Standards and provide follow-up to questions or inquiries.
Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

High School diploma or equivalent. Appropriate vehicle license preferred.

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

5-7 years experience.
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment, excellent communications and customer service skills.
Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
Problem solving and analytical abilities.
Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience.
Good computer skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. Sitting for extended periods of time.
Office/school bus yard. Possible on-the-road

First for a reason:

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- Home to School
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- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
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  À la carte services
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  After school, field trips & events
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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Provide Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process

Sr Dispatcher

First Student

Mount Vernon, New York, US

Full Time

$27.30/Hr

701 S. Columbus Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10550-4715 United States of America

Governs running of routes to ensure on-time performance of service for location.$27.30/hr Major Responsibilities Oversees all routing and scheduling o...

Posted 2026-07-23

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