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Dispatcher - $20.00/hr

Location: Brooklyn
Company: First Student

At First Student, our Dispatchers play a vital role in keeping our operations safe, reliable, and on schedule. You\'ll be responsible for coordinating bus routes, ensuring on-time performance, and supporting drivers and monitors with frontline communication.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: $20/hour
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); paid holidays and vacation (benefits vary by location and role)
Career Growth: Tremendous advancement opportunities across North America, with a 3-5 month Manager-in-Development program for future leaders
Positive Work Environment: Supportive, safety-focused, and team-oriented
Training & Development: Ongoing instruction in safety, technology, and operations

Key Responsibilities

Dispatch buses, monitor route performance, and communicate real-time updates to drivers.
Maintain accurate dispatch logs, tracking attendance, vehicle status, and route adjustments.
Support a "Safety First" culture-broadcast daily messages and collaborate with safety personnel.
Assign drivers and monitors to routes and assist with the route bid process.
Coordinate with the shop team on preventive maintenance, breakdowns, and repairs.
Manage phone inquiries and provide timely follow-up to customer and driver requests.
Perform additional administrative or operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (commercial vehicle license preferred)
2+ years of relevant experience (dispatch, terminal operations, or driving)
Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Proficiency with computers and radio dispatch systems
Ability to multitask and work under time constraints

Our Commitment

We believe that diversity and inclusion make us stronger. At First Student, you\'ll join a community that values respect, teamwork, and growth. Together, we make a positive impact where we live and work.

Start your journey today. Apply now and get your career on the road with First Student!

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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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Dispatcher - $20.00/hr

Location: Brooklyn
Company: First Student

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: $20/hour
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); paid holidays and vacation (benefits vary by location and role)
Career Growth: Tremendous advancement opportunities across North America, with a 3-5 month Manager-in-Development program for future leaders
Positive Work Environment: Supportive, safety-focused, and team-oriented
Training & Development: Ongoing instruction in safety, technology, and operations

Key Responsibilities

Dispatch buses, monitor route performance, and communicate real-time updates to drivers.
Maintain accurate dispatch logs, tracking attendance, vehicle status, and route adjustments.
Support a "Safety First" culture-broadcast daily messages and collaborate with safety personnel.
Assign drivers and monitors to routes and assist with the route bid process.
Coordinate with the shop team on preventive maintenance, breakdowns, and repairs.
Manage phone inquiries and provide timely follow-up to customer and driver requests.
Perform additional administrative or operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (commercial vehicle license preferred)
2+ years of relevant experience (dispatch, terminal operations, or driving)
Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Proficiency with computers and radio dispatch systems
Ability to multitask and work under time constraints

Our Commitment

Start your journey today. Apply now and get your career on the road with First Student!

First for a reason:

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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
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials, sustainability & ESG
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Form
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process
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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

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First Student

Brooklyn, New York, US

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$20.00/Hourly

400 Stanley Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207 United States of America

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