Dispatcher jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Dispatcher coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Transportation Dispatcher
- Allegan AESA
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Allegan, MI
FULL_TIME
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- High School diploma or GED with two (2) or more years of office experience preferred.
- Previous school transportation experience preferred, but not required.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Provide high quality customer service to students, staff, and families.
- Experience using Google Suite
- Excellent computer skills
- Highly flexible with good attendance
- Maintain a professional manner at all times; use tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Analyze complex situations and find effective solutions.
- Highly efficient communication both orally and written.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Work independently with little or no direction
- Detail oriented, accurate, organized, and accountable
- Make decisions based on honesty, integrity, and good judgment.
- Able to work 6:00 – 9:00 am and 2:00 – 5:00 pm; all student days as well as dispatching during summer school.
- Greets employees and visitors to the office while maintain a positive and professional attitude; uses proper business etiquette to answer phone calls and emails; responds to presenting needs and provides appropriate responses and referrals.
- Assists in all aspects of routing using the current routing software program; update, print and distribute routes on a daily basis.
- Communicate and assist with drivers daily.
- Respond to bus drivers’ radio communication and requests.
- Responsible for all aspects of field/athletic trips
- Inputs data for billing purposes daily
- Assists drivers in the management of student discipline.
- CDL Certified Sub Driver; available to sub as needed on bus routes.
JobID: 5794
Position Type:
Transportation/Support
Date Posted:
8/9/2023
Location:
Transportation/Bus Garage
Closing Date:
08/18/2023
District:
Plainwell Community Schools - website
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:
The Transportation Dispatcher is responsible for providing administrative support to the Transportation Supervisor. This position is responsible for managing the daily functions of the Transportation front office. Position will ensure the administrative needs of the department are met in an efficient and timely manner. The individual holding this position will also serve as a stand-by bus driver and will be assigned to routes, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
STARTING DATE: Immediately
SALARY: $16.42 - $17.05 based on experience
CLOSING DATE: August 18, 202 - 1 Month Ago
Transport Dispatcher
- brenner oil
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Holland, MI
FULL_TIME
- The Dispatcher will provide communication and support of the Brenner Oil Transport Fleet. Perfect attendance, a willingness to work all shifts, and a positive attitude focused on streamlining routes a...
- 1 Month Ago
Dispatcher/Driver Supervisor
- SameDay Delivery, Inc
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- For over twenty-five years our team of employees have been serving our broad, loyal customer base and exceeding their expectations. Same Day Delivery is looking for a professional, courteous, and qual...
- 2 Days Ago
Emergency Security Dispatcher
- Corewell Health
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- Job SummaryResponsible for the monitoring of various emergency alarm systems including but not limited to; HUGS, Panic Alarms, FireWorks, and Responder 5 Code Boxes. Responsible for triaging emergent ...
- 6 Days Ago
Dispatcher/Customer Service
- H&H Express Lanes LLC
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Wayland, MI
FULL_TIME
- H & H Express Lanes, LLC is currently looking for a highly motivated individual to help us dispatch and operate our trucks and drivers at our Wayland location. The ideal candidate needs to be a friend...
- 13 Days Ago
Rental Fleet Dispatcher - FT
- Avis Budget Group
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- Description $17.50/hour Shift Premium may Apply Immediately hiring! Whether you have worked in logistics, trucking, towing or retail, we are looking for detail oriented, multi-taskers to become a memb...
- 15 Days Ago
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Dispatcher/Customer Service
- Adabible
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Grand Rapids, MI
- **Dispatcher/Customer Service** **Hansen Towing and Recovery** * dhansen61@gmail.com **Job Description** **Administrativ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
CDL-A COMPANY DRIVER
- TRUCKING PEOPLE
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Grand Rapids, MI
- 65-70CPM for INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS1099 60 CPM for W2 with All Possible benefits! Great pay - 13th nationwide Good consi...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mobile Fleet Technician
- The W W Williams Company
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Byron Center, MI
- Mobile Fleet Technician Opportunity Summary: The W.W.Williams Company is looking to hire a Mobile Lube Technician with t...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
1 Help Dispatch Coordinator
- Corewell Health
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Shift: 10:30pm - 7:00am Days: Week One: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Week Two: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cabinet Builder
- Doltek Enterprises, INC.
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Nunica, MI
- Versatile is fast paced, high tech, custom manufacturing facility located West of Grand Rapids in Nunica, Michigan. Vers...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
CDL-A Drivers Needed For Home Daily
- DriverSource, Inc.
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Full Time and Part Time positions are available!! $25 to $29 per hour OT Local, multi-stop deliveries. Touch Freight and...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
CDL-A Drivers Needed For Home Daily
- Driversource
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Muskegon, MI
- CDL A DRIVER WANTED FOR LOCAL, HOME DAILY ROUTES! We are looking for you!!That is right, we have Home Daily Routes!! Dri...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Emergency Security Dispatcher
- Corewell Health
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Job Summary Responsible for the monitoring of various emergency alarm systems including but not limited to; HUGS, Panic ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County.
A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...
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Income Estimation for Dispatcher jobs
$40,622 to $55,296
Grand Rapids, Michigan area prices
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What does a Dispatcher do?
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