DISPATCHER

DISPATCHER 2026-2027 Ector County Independent School District TRANSPORTATION - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Ector County ISD Job Details Job ID: 5766392 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Re-Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Dispatcher Wage/Hour Status:Non/Exempt Reports to: Director of Transportation Pay Grade: 8 Dept. /School: Transportation Days: 207 Supervises: Primary Purpose: Must assure that all routes are covered every morning and during the day. Qualifications Education/Certification: High School graduate or GED preferred Special Knowledge Skills: Knowledge of record keeping and clerical skills, including computer skills; skills in radio communication; knowledge of City of Odessa and Ector County. Ability to read maps and communicate good directions. Possess or obtain a class B CDL with "P" & "S" endorsements; have or be eligible for state certification as a school bus driver Experience: Experience in school transportation or related field Major Responsibilities and Duties Make sure all drivers log in as they report to work. Communicate with drivers, driver specialists, and substitute drivers personally and by radio. Monitor all drivers as they report to work for signs of any physical or emotional problems that might affect their ability to drive safely. Assign and log driver specialists and substitute assignments. Communicate with lead mechanics about disabled busses. Assign replacement busses and/or drivers. Communicate by phone with parents and district personnel regarding late buses, trips, athletic runs, missed or absent students. Notify emergency units – police, fire, ambulance – of accidents. Assist in the location of lost students. Drive a route or trip when need arises. Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Transportation. Working Conditions Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $20.25 to $27.97 Per Hour Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Rene Barrientes , Director, Transportation TRANSPORTATION Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr