Dispatcher jobs in Bristol, CT

DATTCO has a full-time opening for a Dispatcher in our Coach & Tour Division.

DATTCO was founded in 1924 and entered the motor coach charter business in 1964 with the New York World’s Fair. DATTCO is now New England’s largest private passenger transportation company. Our Coach & Tour Group operates 188 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

DATTCO Offers:

• Family-oriented culture & team environment
• Promotion opportunities – we promote from within
• Medical & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee referral bonuses. Refer a driver or mechanic and earn $1,000.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with supervisors to ensure on-time departure of all vehicles
• Check-in drivers as they report to work including reviewing uniforms and providing work tickets
• Providing information regarding Coach & Tour Division operations to customers and other staff
• Utilizing GPS and dispatching software to monitor operations of routes for accuracy
• Working with drivers and other staff to address service issues/failures in a timely manner
• Review driver itineraries for accuracy and address driver questions/concerns promptly

Minimum Requirements:

• Open availability to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays, as required.
• High school degree or equivalent
• Bus operations experience preferred
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and customer focused
• Proactive mentality towards problem solving
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
• Adaptability to different personality types
• Ability to work with computer systems and follow specific business rules for data entry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to use internet or other tools to research trip and destination information
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements at a moment’s notice
• Must be able to work in a team 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.