Hanover Dispatcher/Router

Krise Transportation, Inc. • Hanover, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Router/Dispatcher Behind every school bus or van driver, there is a talented dispatcher who is making a difference by ensuring schedules and routes are effective and coordinating continuous communication between the Company, drivers, parents and the school district. This is a critical role to successfully transporting our kids! Working as a Dispatcher with Krise Transportation, you will be recognized as a crucial member of the team that forms the essential link between students and schools. The Krise Difference is our team and family atmosphere. We measure our success by our purpose, partnerships, and relationships with our drivers, mechanics, kids, parents, and school districts. We are hiring dedicated dispatchers who understand that the safety of our kids is of the utmost importance and who are HEROES - HERE, EVERY DAY, READY, ON-TIME EXCEPTIONAL, AND SAFE. Have an Impact & Love Where You Work: You start your day by putting a smile on our drivers faces and sending them off to greet our kids! You will be in the action every day helping drivers succeed and directing routes, schedules and communications. You will work with a team who respects you and the everyday hero you are! You will have great, supportive co-workers in a team/family environment!

Requirements

• Must be able to engage and communicate clearly and respectfully with others
• Must be able to calmly / tactfully handle difficult customers and situations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in student transportation or more than one year of experience in a similar role in other transportation operations
• Proficient with the use of computers and software programs
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements (training provided if needed)
• Satisfactory driving history based on review of state motor vehicle records
• Satisfactory criminal history and child abuse history checks as required by law and the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Passing an initial and routine annual school bus driver physical w/ tuberculosis testing as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Participate in and pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Ensuring schedules and routes are effective
• Coordinating continuous communication between the Company, drivers, parents and the school district
• Helping drivers succeed
• Directing routes, schedules and communications
• Ensuring that drivers are supported
• Serving as the essential link between drivers, parents and the school district

Benefits

• Paid vacation and time off
• Medical Benefits w/ Company cost share (Day 1 eligible)
• Company paid Life Insurance ($15,000) & Employee Assistance Plan (Day 1 eligible)
• Dental and Vision plans available on a voluntary basis (Day 1 eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED