Department: School Bus Management
Location: Bristol, CT
DATTCO has an opening for a full-time Dispatcher (Split Shift) at our School Bus location in Bristol, CT.
DATTCO is the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with 1,900 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 Region
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for scheduling drivers and effectively dispatching fixed route service and charters
Assist drivers with directions and customer itineraries
Answer routine phone calls from drivers and customers
Clerical, filing and reporting duties
Daily use of Outlook, Excel and Microsoft 365 suite
Daily use of mapping and scheduling programs such as Map Point, Google Maps, etc.
Position Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong oral and written communication skills
Work well in a fast-paced environment
Split shift hours based on business needs (TBD 5am-9am & 12:45pm-4:45pm) the ideal candidate will be able to work morning and afternoons with the understanding that this schedule needs to be flexible based on school ½ days, etc.
Strongly Preferred
CDL Class B with P and S endorsements
2 + years experience working in the transportation industry
2+ years experience working in customer service
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.
