Dispatcher at Dattco

DATTCO has an opening for a Dispatcher at our School Bus location in New Haven CT.DATTCO is the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with 1900 vehicles operating from over 30 locations. DATTCO is a third-generation family-owned company and we began providing school bus transportation in 1949. We currently service 30 school districts and Regional Education Service Centers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island transporting over 140000 students annually. Learn more about us at .What We Offer:Family-oriented culture & team environmentRoom for advancement we promote from withinCompetitive compensationMedical & dental insuranceLife insurance401k plan with company matchFlexible spending accountPaid time offPaid holidaysPrimary Responsibilities:Responsible for scheduling drivers and effectively dispatching fixed route service and chartersAssist drivers with directions and customer itinerariesAnswer routine phone calls from drivers and customersClerical filing and reporting dutiesDaily use of Outlook Excel and Microsoft 365 suiteDaily use of mapping and scheduling programs such as Map Point Google Maps etc.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentCDL Class B with P and S endorsements2 years experience working in the transportation industry2 years experience working in customer serviceStrong oral and written communication skillsWork well in a fast-paced environmentQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status and any other protected classes. Key Skills Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Computer Skills,Paratransit,Microsoft Outlook,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Logistics,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 23 - 26