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You’ll coordinate daily bus operations, support drivers and monitors, and help keep service running on time.\nWhat We Offer\n $24.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on experience\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off and paid holidays\nAccess to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™ *\nSalt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards\nCareer advancement opportunities across North America\nTraining and support to help you succeed\nA positive, team-focused work environment\nBenefits and programs are subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.\nWhat You’ll Do\nCoordinate bus assignments, route schedules, and daily dispatch activity.\nCommunicate with drivers and monitors to support safe, on-time service.\nHandle high volumes of phone and radio communication.\nHelp resolve delays, pickup and drop-off concerns, and other service issues.\nCoach drivers and monitors and communicate concerns to location leadership.\nServe as a communication link between the location and school customers.\nAssist with charter reservations, billing, driver payroll, and clerical responsibilities as assigned.\nSupport daily operations and special projects.\nProvide backup driving support when properly licensed and qualified.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nThree to five years of relevant experience in dispatch, terminal operations, or professional driving\nBasic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment\nStrong communication and customer service skills\nComputer proficiency and accurate recordkeeping skills\nAbility to prioritize requests and meet deadlines in a busy environment\nAbility to work effectively with drivers, monitors, school contacts, and location leadership\nDependability and availability to work both portions of the Monday-Friday split shift\nAdditional Requirements\nThis position is subject to DOT drug testing and a physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.\nApply Today\nJoin First Student and help deliver safe, dependable transportation for Stamford Public Schools.\nFirst Student strives to attract and retain a diverse workforce. 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 Student is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.\nLanguage Requirement\nThis role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.\n\nFirst for a reason:\nAt 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. 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