Dispatcher
Location : Edmonton, AB
Are you looking for an opportunity that is both interesting and varied day to day? Is being organized one of your best qualities? SOUTHLAND Transportation may have the opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a full-time Dispatcher to join our team based in southeast Edmonton. Responsible for scheduling / coordinating our team of school bus drivers, this position is tailor-made for an industry professional with a focus on customer service and passenger satisfaction. The shift for this position is 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday (may vary based on business demands).
Qualifications
- Experience in the school bus industry an asset
- Good knowledge of Edmonton and surrounding area
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally while exhibiting confidentiality and diplomacy
- Ability to handle stressful situations in a composed manner
- Customer service focus
- Expertise in organizational planning and problem solving
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that drivers and staff are treated in a fair and consistent manner using the guidelines and rules set down in the Driver's Handbook and Policy and Procedures manualEnsure school routes are covered in an efficient and fair mannerHelp charter department fill charters as neededAssist in answering public and driver inquiries and finding solutions to concernsEnsure all required paperwork / requests is completed in an accurate and timely mannerCreate / improve existing Operations systemsBe aware of the yard's bus situation and work with the Service Writer and any mechanic or mechanic's helper to ensure that all units are maintained in working order in a timely mannerKeep appropriate staff informed of any major issues, changes, concerns etc. in an expedient fashionGeneral office duties as required