Dispatcher

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Scheduling: Develop and manage efficient bus routes and schedules, ensuring on-time student pick-up and drop-off.
• Driver Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for bus drivers, communicating route updates and navigating traffic or weather-related issues.
• Emergency Response: Handle transportation emergencies such as accidents or delays, dispatching assistance promptly and informing relevant stakeholders.
• Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with drivers, school officials, and parents to address any concerns or changes.
• Fleet Monitoring: Use GPS and dispatch software to track bus locations, ensuring adherence to routes and schedules.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all transportation operations comply with relevant student transportation regulations.
• Record Keeping: Accurately document routes, driver assignments, and any incidents for reporting and analysis.
• Continuous Improvement: Work with transportation managers to enhance routing efficiency and safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in dispatching or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and dispatch software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team focused on student safety and service.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

Starting rate of $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Founded in 1956 by Nicholas Laucella, Dell Transportation began operating as a limousine transportation company in Port Washington, N.Y.

By the 1970’s, Dell had expanded to become a leading provider of school transportation in Nassau County. They partnered with the New York State School Bus Contractors Association, The New York Association for Pupil Transportation, the National Association for Pupil Transportation, and the National School Transportation Association, and in 1977, Dell was awarded the National School Transportation Association’s prestigious Golden Merit Award, recognizing the company’s achievements in the areas of Safety, Driver Training, Business Practice, and Vehicle Maintenance.

The team at Dell is committed to their mission of delivering the highest quality student transportation in Nassau County.