Dispatcher Pine-Richland School District

STA Family of Companies • Gibsonia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Student Transportation of America (STA) is seeking a Dispatcher to join its Pine-Richland terminal team in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. The Dispatcher is the primary contact for transportation needs serving the Pine-Richland School District, which has approximately 80 daily routes. The role is hourly and involves coordinating transportation operations, maintaining records, supporting administrative work, and communicating with drivers and the community. The Dispatcher must be willing and able to assist as a driver when necessary and perform other tasks 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 will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for transportation needs of people attending the Pine-Richland School District.
• Keep records and submit reports, including documentation of complaints, accidents, discipline, and routing changes.
• Assist the manager with billing, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end requirements.
• Assist the manager with driver recruitment programs to cover daily home-to-school routes and ensure sufficient substitute personnel.
• Assist the manager 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 two-way company radios and landlines.
• Assist as a driver when necessary.
• Be familiar with Federal, State, and STA policies and assist with policy enforcement.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Terminal Manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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