Dispatcher - Susquehanna

Krise Transportation, Inc.•Susquehanna Township, PA

12d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring HEROES! 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, EVERDAY, 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! Dispatchers play an essential role in the lives of our drivers and the children they serve. Our Dispatchers go above and beyond to ensure that drivers are supported and they serve as the essential link between drivers, parents and the school district. Dispatchers are part of the team of unsung heroes in our communities, and if you are a Dispatcher with Krise Transportation we will recognize you for that every day! Apply now and be part of the Krise team

Requirements

You must be able to engage and communicate clearly and respectfully with others and calmly / tactfully handle difficult customers and situations.
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must have at least 1 year of experience in student transportation or more than one year of experience in a similar role in other transportation operations
You must be proficient with the use of computers and software programs
You must have (or we will provide you free training to get): Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements.
Must have and maintain the following to be able to drive a school van or bus: A satisfactory driving history based on review of state motor vehicle records A 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
directing routes, schedules and communications

Benefits

Schedule aligned with students flexible with nights, weekends & holidays off
Standard schedule of 10 hours a day during school and 8 hours per day in summer
Competitive base pay $20 - $22 BOE
Opportunity for additional hours/pay when driving a school route or trip
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)

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