Transportation Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Windsor, Ontario, Canada First Student Full time
Job Title: Dispatcher

Job Summary:
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.

Dispatcher Responsibilities:

  • Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
  • Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
  • Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
  • Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
  • Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
  • May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
  • Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
  • Handle back-up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
  • Completes assignment of special projects
  • Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations


Dispatcher Experience and Skills Required:

  • 3-5 years experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
  • Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
  • Computer literate
  • Subject to background check


Why Work for First Student?
At First Student, our commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

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