Description of the position
Are you interested in school transport?
Are you someone who enjoys working with people and has a good sense of responsibility?
Do you like action, movement and change in your work?
We’ve got just the job for you : SCHOOL BUS DISPATCHER ASSISTANT!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME ON BOARD?
We’re currently looking for a dispatcher in Granby, in the Eastern Townships region, who will be responsible for coordinating bus traffic, ensuring that routes are on time, and acting as a first-line advisor to drivers.
In addition, the person will be required to fill in on school routes as needed.
Main responsibilities :
- Plan itineraries and schedules for routes and trips;
- Guide and coach drivers, find solutions to problems and make arrangements for unforeseen events;
- Select vehicles and equipment;
- Assign drivers to routes and trips;
- Provide drivers with the necessary information and documents for the trips to be made;
- Monitor compliance with vehicle routes and schedules;
- Monitor drivers’ compliance with company rules and procedures;
- Manage a large volume of telephone and radio traffic;
- Update trip data;
- Validate travel documents upon drivers’ return;
- Act as intermediary between the school bus service, School Service Centers and drivers;
- Conduct school tours as required.
Job Type
- Part-time
- Permanent
Salary : $. / hr
Expected hours : h per week
Starting date : August , 4
Requirements
- High school diploma (DES) or equivalent;
- Diploma of College Studies (DCS) or Attestation of College Studies (ACS) in Transportation Logistics Technology (an asset)
- One year’s dispatching experience;
- Basic knowledge of radio distribution equipment
- Computer skills Suite Office ;
- Knowledge of Google maps software;
- Knowledge of the Granby, Waterloo and Sainte-Cécile de Milton road network;
- Class 1 or Class 2 license;
- No criminal record related to employment;
- Valid Canadian work permit (mandatory);
- Spoken and written language : French (mandatory)
Required qualities
- Excellent communication and customer service skills;
- Ease of learning;
- Ability to organize work;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to work under pressure;
30+ days ago