Job Details

Dispatcher - Meridian

Personnel Plus, Inc. is now hiring a Dispatcher in Meridian, Idaho

Our client is seeking a dependable Transit Dispatcher to coordinate vehicles, support drivers, and help maintain reliable transportation services. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Meridian offering paid, on-the-job training, immediate hire, and excellent company benefits upon rollover.

Pay and schedule: $19/hour to start. Rotating shifts are 7:00 AM-4:00 PM and 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, switching approximately every two months. Candidates must be available for occasional 6:00 AM openings, varying service hours, and mandatory Saturday meetings as needed.

What you'll do:

• Schedule and dispatch vehicles, routes, and driver assignments
• Monitor daily service, route performance, and system operations
• Respond to delays, cancellations, missed trips, no-shows, and service disruptions
• Communicate with customers, drivers, leadership, and field personnel
• Direct drivers through radio, dispatch software, and mobile devices
• Coordinate responses to vehicle accidents, breakdowns, and emergencies
• Monitor driver sign-in, sign-out, trip distribution, and route coverage
• Answer questions and address customer concerns regarding routes and schedules
• Prepare daily work assignments and provide direction to drivers
• Document complaints, service issues, and route-improvement suggestions
• Enter information into software systems and maintain required reports
• Track assigned equipment, inventory, fuel cards, and vault drops
• Attend required team meetings and provide dispatch updates
• Professionally represent the agency to customers and the public
• Drive non-CDL transit vehicles when coverage is needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• Valid Idaho driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Ability to make quick and accurate scheduling and routing decisions
• Positive, team-oriented attitude in stressful or urgent situations
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to type at least 35 words per minute and perform basic math
• Ability to read printed and electronic maps
• Knowledge of Ada and Canyon County roads and landmarks
• Ability to communicate clearly in English
• Ability to operate a two-way radio system or learn through training
• Willingness to work varying hours between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM
• Ability to drive non-CDL transit vehicles

Why work for Personnel Plus, Inc.

• As the area's largest Staffing Service, we value adding you as a member of our great team
• Your application will be considered for many urgent openings
• Apply Today - work today
• Flex pay - choose Direct Deposit, pay card, or paper check
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• Referral Hiring Incentives
• We never charge a fee

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Trust our employment professionals to be your advocate and help find that ideal position for you! Personnel Plus, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.