Dispatcher

American Transportation • Thousand Oaks, CA

2h

About The Position

We are a very fast paced company and looking for individuals that can work and manage at the same speed. This is a very demanding position and will require someone with leadership skills, technological skills, and the ability to prioritize and organize. A strong work ethic is a must. Someone who is willing to work until the job gets done, and gets done properly, is vital.
Our Thousand Oaks team consists of 3 other dispatchers and roughly 50 drivers. Our school buses and coach buses run 24/7. As the company is in rapid growth mode we are looking for a dedicated individual to grow with the company in a key management position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous dispatch experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of surrounding geographic area to ensure effective and efficient routing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time to balance conflicting demands related to customer care and dispatching.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers in fast-paced and/or stressful environment (interpersonal & telephone skills).
• Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions from customers and other team members.
• Ability to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure.
• Ability to work within the appropriate level of independence.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to operate two-way and emergency radio systems.
• Ability to use office machines (fax, scanner, copier, zip drive, telephone system)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Program and computerized routing software.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read road and street maps.
• Ability to keep organized and accurate records relating to overall dispatch and routing responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver's License (Class A or Class B) Preferred
• 7 Days a Week Service
• Strong technological knowledge in Spreadsheets & Gmail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Leadership ability
• Ability to handle high pressure and fast-paced work environments
• Bi-lingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors daily assignments; schedules drivers and assigns vehicles to ensure daily coverage of all routes and Trips.
• Ensures direct and indirect daily activities of drivers are assigned and accomplished on-time.
• Communicates all relevant details of driving assignments to drivers to ensure proper execution.
• Assist drivers with routing directions and directs them to perform special services when required.
• Recommends appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including suspensions and/or discharge, for staff violations of company policies.
• Responds to emergency calls, facilitates emergency response network, coordinates mechanical service repair, and assigns replacement buses and drivers when there is a problem on a route.
• Notifies stakeholders and location personnel of all changes in route assignments, emergency situations, accidents, breakdowns, or any other event that will disrupt service.
• Maintains route documentation and records (relevant contract requirements, customer information, route changes, relevant maps, vehicle details, bus assignments, driver details) for the purpose of providing accurate and reliable information to customers and complies with district and state requirements.
• Coordinates vehicle service and mechanical repairs with Maintenance Supervisor to assure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Maintains high compliance to dispatch standard operating procedures.
• Handles customer concerns and requests for information in an expeditious and professional manner.
• Escalates unresolved issues to management as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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