Dispatcher, Transportation

This is an on‑site role based in Calabasas, CA (91302). Primary reporting location: 4111 Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas, CA. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to this location. First Student is hiring a Dispatcher responsible for coordinating bus routes, ensuring on‑time performance, and supporting drivers in day‑to‑day operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe, reliable transportation service for our Calabasas operations.

Salary: $36–$38 per hour based on skills and qualifications. Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Paid PTO and holidays. Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America. Positive and rewarding work environment.

• 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, reports 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
• Handles back‑up driver duties or performs miscellaneous clerical duties as needed
• Completes assignment of special projects
• Assists with supervision of day‑to‑day operations

• 3‑5 years 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.

• On‑site in Calabasas, CA
• Office and bus yard setting
• Fast‑paced, high‑communication environment (phones + radio)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.

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