Split Shift Dispatcher

DATTCO
New Britain, CT
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

This is a split shift dispatcher role in the Coach & Tour Division of DATTCO, a private passenger transportation company. The role involves working with supervisors to ensure on-time departure of all vehicles, checking in drivers, and utilizing GPS and dispatching software to monitor operations.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities of this role include working with supervisors to ensure on-time departure of all vehicles, checking in drivers, providing information to customers and other staff, and addressing service issues/failures in a timely manner.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role may be a fit for candidates who are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The company offers a family-oriented culture, promotion opportunities, medical and dental insurance, and a 401k plan with company match.

Requirements

  • Open availability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
  • 2+ years 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 – we promote from within
  • Medical & dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Employee referral bonuses
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