3rd Shift Dispatcher

DATTCO
New Britain, CT
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The 3rd Shift Dispatcher will work with supervisors to ensure on-time departure of all vehicles, check-in drivers, and provide information regarding Coach & Tour Division operations to customers and other staff. The dispatcher will utilize GPS and dispatching software to monitor operations of routes for accuracy and work with drivers and other staff to address service issues/failures in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

Primary responsibilities include working with supervisors to ensure on-time departure of all vehicles, checking-in drivers, providing information to customers and other staff, utilizing GPS and dispatching software, and addressing service issues/failures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of dispatching experience, a high school degree or equivalent, and bus operations experience. They will be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Open availability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • 2+ years of dispatching experience
  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Bus operations experience preferred
  • Well-developed planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented and customer focused
  • Proactive mentality towards problem solving
  • Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
  • Adaptability to different personality types
  • Ability to work with computer systems and follow specific business rules for data entry
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Ability to use internet or other tools to research trip and destination information
  • Ability to adapt to changing requirements at a moment’s notice
  • Must be able to work in a team environment

Benefits

  • Family-oriented culture & team environment
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Medical & dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Employee referral bonuses
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