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Now Hiring: Transportation DispatcherLocation: Baton Rouge, LAPay Rate: $21.45 per hourAt 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.Why Join First Student$21.45 per hourMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company contributionPaid time off and paid holidaysCompany‑paid life insuranceStable employment with a well‑established organizationOpportunities for growth and internal advancementEmployee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpotDispatcher ResponsibilitiesOversees all routes and scheduling of busesCounsels and coaches drivers and monitorsHandles heavy phone and radio trafficTakes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract ManagerServes as primary communication liaison with major contracted customerMay handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payrollProvides solutions to drop‑off and pick‑up problemsHandle back‑up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as neededCompletes assignment of special projectsAssists with supervision of day‑to‑day operationsDispatcher Experience and Skills Required3-5 years experienceHigh school diploma or equivalentBasic knowledge of radio dispatch equipmentExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to deliver under time constraints and deadlinesPrevious terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experienceComputer literateSubject 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr