Sr Dispatcher

Job description

Governs running of routes to ensure on-time performance of service for location.$28.00/hr Major Responsibilities - Oversees all routing and scheduling of buses; dispatch buses and provide timely and accurate route and passenger information to drivers on route. Reviews route change requests with drivers and submits appropriate paperwork for approval. Maintains an appropriate log to record the date of submission, change number and who the change was submitted to. - Monitors sign-in and sign-out times for each route and submits requests for changes as necessary. Adjusts route hours as necessary to ensure productivity and reduce overtime. - Demonstrates and promotes “Safety First” culture at the location. Responsible to broadcast daily safety messages during A.M. and P.M. route times. Works with the location safety personnel to develop meaningful safety messages. - Assigns drivers and, when necessary, monitors to routes. Where a “Bid” process is used, the dispatcher is responsible for posting routes and overseeing the “Bid” process. - Ensures that all routes (both AM and PM) are properly “dry” run prior to the start of service. - In the event that FIRST STUDENT, INC. is required to est...