About the Role
WE Transport Inc. is seeking a Dispatcher to provide friendly, professional, and courteous customer service, dispatch drivers and monitors, and make real-time operational decisions to address call-outs, delays, or emergencies. The role requires effective communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, professional, and courteous customer service to parents, school district personnel, drivers, monitors and the public while handling questions.
- Greet visitors, employees, and customers in a welcoming and professional manner while maintaining a positive office environment.
- Dispatch drivers and monitors for school routes, transit routes and paratransit.
- Monitor daily route coverage and make real-time operational decisions to address call-outs, delays, breakdowns, or emergency situations in a professional and efficient manner.
- Utilize telephones, two-way radios, email, and dispatch software to communicate effectively with staff and customers.
- Demonstrate reliability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Work closely with supervisors and management to resolve operational issues and ensure continuity of service.
- Prepare and maintain daily schedules, route information, reports, and other operational documentation.
- Maintain accurate records including school calendars, paratransit records and operational logs.
- Utilize computer systems and programs efficiently, including Microsoft Office, email systems, routing software, and other transportation software.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee or student information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must acquire CDL within six (6) months of hire.
- One (1) year of transportation, dispatch, logistics, or customer service experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn transportation software systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to learn transportation software systems
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
Location
- South Fallsburg, NY
Work Type
- Split Shift
Experience Level
- 1 year experience preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Salary/Compensations
- $22 hourly
About the Company
- Beacon Mobility is a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits.
- Our focus is to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.
- We are a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- A major part of our company’s repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.
- Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years.
- Customized mobility solutions.
- Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities.
- Nearly 20,000 employees strong.
- What we do best: People First, Safety Always, School Bus & Special Education, Paratransit, Non‑Emergency Medical, Alternative Student Transportation.
- Why it matters: Transportation creates opportunity, Mobility builds independence, Every Ride Matters.
Equal Opportunity
- Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
- Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
