FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC · ERIE, PA

Dispatcher at FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC — ERIE, PA

Full-timeERIE, PA$26–$26/hourPosted 2026-07-29Apply on Workday

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First Student is hiring a Part-time Dispatcher in Erie, PA serving Iroquois & RBW school districts!

Pay Rate: $26.00 hr.

Hours: Monday-Friday split shift: 6:30 am-9:00 am and 1:30 pm-5:00 pm

Summary:

At First Student, our Dispatchers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

  • Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
  • Positive and rewarding work environment
  • F/T benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and matching 401K
  • Starting rate $26.00 per hour
  • Personal time off and observed holiday pay

Dispatcher Responsibilities:

  • Oversees all routes and scheduling of buses
  • Counsels and coaches drivers and monitors
  • Handles heavy phone and radio traffic
  • Takes all scheduling and driver complaints, report to Operations Supervisor/Contract Manager
  • Serves as primary communication liaison with major contracted customer
  • May handle charter reservations, billing, or driver payroll
  • Provides solutions to drop-off and pick-up problems
  • Handle back-up driver duties or perform miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
  • Completes assignment of special projects
  • Assists with supervision of day-to-day operations

Dispatcher Experience and Skills Required:

  • 3-5 year's experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of radio dispatch equipment
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to deliver under time constraints and deadlines
  • Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience
  • Computer literate
  • Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

Apply today to join our team!

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