Assistant School Bus Dispatcher

Growing School Bus company is looking for an experienced Assistant Dispatcher for our Wappingers Falls location. Candidate should be able to efficiently help support the Head Dispatcher with scheduling & dispatching daily routes and trips and have excellent communication & organizational skills. Previous school bus or transportation dispatching experience preferred. Extensive data entry and telephone usage will be required. Position may require some driving when necessary.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years dispatching experience (School Bus industry preferred)
• Ability to pass drug screening, physical and background check
• CDL License with P & S endorsements, will train the right person
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with routing software

Skills

• Understand how to communicate effectively in a hectic environment
• Comfortable working with others
• Follow through on deadlines
• Solve problems creatively
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and in a team environment

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Location:

• One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dispatching: 1 year (Required)
• microsoft suite: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person