DISPATCHER PINE-RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
About The Position
Student Transportation of America (STA) is seeking a Dispatcher to join its Pine-Richland (Gibsonia, PA) terminal team. This hourly position serves as the primary contact for transportation needs in the Pine-Richland School District, which has approximately 80 daily routes. The Dispatcher maintains records and submits reports, assists the Terminal Manager with administrative and operational tasks, communicates with drivers and the community, and may assist as a driver when necessary. The role includes supporting driver recruitment, training, safety meetings, and staffing for regular routes and extracurricular or charter trips. The Dispatcher also follows school district contracts, helps with district reporting, and supports compliance with Federal, State, and STA policies. Other tasks may be assigned by the Terminal Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience in an office environment.
- Two years of dispatching experience (required).
- CDL, or ability to acquire one within the first 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Logistics or school bus experience.
- CDL is preferred; training is offered.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for transportation needs of people attending the Pine-Richland School District.
- Maintain records and submit reports, including documentation for complaints, accidents, discipline, and routing changes.
- Assist the manager with billing, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end requirements.
- Assist with implementing driver recruitment programs to cover daily home-to-school routes and provide sufficient substitute personnel.
- Assist in ensuring drivers complete required job-related training and driver safety meetings.
- Assist in managing extracurricular and charter trips and ensure personnel are assigned to them.
- Read and follow established school district contracts and assist with reporting to the district.
- Communicate with drivers and the community using company two-way radios and landlines.
- Assist as a driver when necessary.
- Be familiar with Federal, State, and STA policies and assist in enforcing them.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Terminal Manager.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
