Dispatcher

Company: American Transportation Systems Inc.
Location: Sparks
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Starting Hourly Compensation Package = $24 - $30 Per Hour! Full Range of Benefits & 401(k) Offered! Come join AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION, one of the fastest growing bus companies in the industry! Reap the rewards of a company that believes in offering top of the line pay, benefits, and available work hours! All applicants must have: Ability to handle an extremely fast paced work environment Commercial Driver's License (Class A or Class B) Ability to work nights and/or weekends Strong technological knowledge in Spreadsheets & Gmail Excellent communication and organizational skills Strong work ethic Leadership ability Ability to handle high pressure and fast-paced work environments Responsibilities: Direct and monitor daily assignments; schedule drivers and assigns vehicles to ensure daily coverage of all routes and Trips. Ensure direct and indirect daily activities of drivers are assigned and accomplished on-time. Communicate all relevant details of driving assignments to drivers to ensure proper execution. Assist drivers with routing directions and directs them to perform special services when required. Recommend appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including suspensions and/or discharge, for staff violations of company policies. Respond to emergency calls, facilitates emergency response network, coordinates mechanical service repair, and assigns replacement buses and drivers when there is a problem on a route. Notifiy stakeholders and location personnel of all changes in route assignments, emergency situations, accidents, breakdowns, or any other event that will disrupt service. Maintain route documentation and records (relevant contract requirements, customer information, route changes, relevant maps, vehicle details, bus assignments, driver details) for the purpose of providing accurate and reliable information to customers and complies with district and state requirements. Coordinate vehicle service and mechanical repairs with Maintenance Supervisor to assure uninterrupted service delivery. Maintain high compliance to dispatch standard operating procedures. Handle customer concerns and requests for information in an expeditious and professional manner. Escalate unresolved issues to management as appropriate. Operate as a cover driver in cases of emergency (CDL Applicants) Requirements: Requirements: Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Previous dispatch experience is preferred. Knowledge of surrounding geographic area to ensure effective and efficient routing. Ability to organize and prioritize time to balance conflicting demands related to customer care and dispatching. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers in fast-paced and/or stressful environment (interpersonal & telephone skills). Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions from customers and other team members. Ability to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure. Ability to work within the appropriate level of independence. Ability to problem solve. Ability to operate two-way and emergency radio systems. Ability to use office machines (fax, scanner, copier, zip drive, telephone system) Ability to use Microsoft Office Program and computerized routing software. Ability to work independently. Ability to read road and street maps. Ability to keep organized and accurate records relating to overall dispatch and routing responsibilities. Bi-lingual abilities a plus.

Keywords: American Transportation Systems Inc., Sparks , Dispatcher, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Sparks, Nevada