Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Newport, RI

DATTCO has an opening for a full-time Dispatcher at our School Bus location in Cranston, RI.

DATTCO is the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with 1,700 vehicles operating from over 30 locations. DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned company, and we began providing school bus transportation in 1949. We currently service 28 school districts and Regional Education Service Centers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, transporting over 110,000 students annually. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

What We Offer:

• Family-oriented culture & team environment
• Room for advancement – we promote from within
• Competitive compensation
• Medical & dental insurance
• Life & disability insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for scheduling drivers and effectively dispatching fixed route service and charters
• Assist drivers with directions and customer itineraries
• Answer routine phone calls from drivers and customers
• Clerical, filing and reporting duties
• Daily use of Outlook, Excel and Microsoft 365 suite
• Daily use of mapping and scheduling programs such as Map Point, Google Maps, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDL Class B with P and S endorsements
• 2 years’ experience working in the transportation industry
• 2 years’ experience working in customer service
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Work well in a fast-paced environment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status and all other protected classes.