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Full-time
high school
Career Advancement Opportunities
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Dispatcher oversees bus routing and scheduling while managing communication between drivers and customers. They are responsible for ensuring on-time performance and providing coaching to front-line staff.
Requirements
Candidates need 3-5 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in radio dispatch equipment and the ability to pass DOT drug testing and physicals are required.
Full job description
At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line.
At First Student, we are proud to offer:
Hourly Rate: $25.00
Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
Positive and rewarding work environment
Dispatcher Responsibilities:
Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
Handle back-up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
Completes assignment of special projects
Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations
Dispatcher Experience and Skills Required:
3-5 years experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
Computer literate
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.
Apply today to join our team!
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all."
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
As the leading student transportation services provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete approximately 4.8 million student journeys each day. We operate more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories as of March 31, 2026.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
Offices: 191 Rosa Parks St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, US
Full Turn-key ContractingGlobal Positioning SystemsRoute Optimization with First Planning SolutionsManagement ServicesBus MaintenancePre-owned Bus SalesSchool Bus RentalsSchool Bus DriverCDL DriverElectric School Buses
As the leading student transportation services provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete approximately 4.8 million student journeys each day. We operate more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories as of March 31, 2026.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
Offices: 191 Rosa Parks St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, US
Full Turn-key ContractingGlobal Positioning SystemsRoute Optimization with First Planning SolutionsManagement ServicesBus MaintenancePre-owned Bus SalesSchool Bus RentalsSchool Bus DriverCDL DriverElectric School Buses