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
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
Availability for mandatory Saturday meetings as needed
Two years of transit-related dispatch experience is strongly preferred but not required
Ability to pass a drug screening and background check

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
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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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