Dispatcher

Aa Transportation Co • Shrewsbury, MA

402d • $47,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The position involves supervising and managing bus routes, including special needs and charter routes, ensuring they are completed as scheduled. The role requires direct interaction with school personnel and parents regarding bus routing, as well as assisting bus drivers and monitors with operational issues. The individual will also handle administrative tasks related to billing, payroll, and route development, while maintaining compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent education.
• Current valid driver's license from your State of residence.
• Current valid CDL B with Air Brake, Passenger (P), and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Current Massachusetts School Bus Certificate.
• Current Massachusetts 7-D Certificate, if applicable.
• Current DOT Physical (Medical) Certificate.
• Good driving record with no accidents and must be insurable as a safe driver.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Supervises scheduled bus routes and ensures they are completed as scheduled.
• Works directly with school personnel regarding route configuration.
• Provides information to parents of students pertaining to bus routing.
• Assists bus drivers and monitors with operational issues.
• Provides required forms and directions for routes and pick-up locations.
• Assists drivers in emergencies and advises the Manager of occurrences.
• Answers telephone calls and takes messages.
• Uses two-way radio to communicate with bus drivers.
• Maintains route book for driver assignments and customer reservations.
• Maintains time sheet records and vehicle mileage records as directed.
• May be assigned specific administrative duties such as billing and invoicing.
• May contact charter customers to confirm reservation information.
• Required to have basic knowledge of computer and office equipment.
• May be required to be on call over weekends for operational issues.
• May drive scheduled school routes or charter trips as needed.
• Operates company vehicles according to applicable laws and regulations.
• Completes assigned routes and reports any accidents or incidents to the Manager.
• Successfully completes required driver training programs.
• Maintains all required vehicle driver operating licenses and certifications.
• Follows all company policies and local yard operating procedures.
• Parks assigned vehicle in the yard as instructed and ensures it is clean after each workday.
• Completes required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports vehicle defects.

Benefits

• Salary of $47,000 per year, negotiable based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed