Night/Weekend Transportation Dispatcher

Transportation Dispatcher
Communicate effectively with transportation, school district, and community members through use of multi-line telephone, face-to-face, and two-way radios.
Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, required
CDL with P&S endorsements required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
TAPT Specialist Certification, preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age
Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Applications and applicable transportation software
Excellent organizational, communication, team, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills
Effective telephone skills
Bilingual Spanish, preferred
Experience:

~ Transportation experience, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Communicate effectively with transportation staff, parents, students and school district staff members
• Use transportation software to communicate with staff and community members
• Notify drivers, parents and school personnel of any changes in a student's bus service, such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time of bus pick-up/drop-off.
• Answer phones and transfers caller to appropriate staff member.
• Contact emergency personnel when warranted and advise drivers in emergency situations.
• Assist field trip supervisor with assigning buses to drivers and coaches.
• Assist trip drivers with trip tickets and bus keys.
• Prepare various reports as required by the state, district or department.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisors or director of transportation.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Radio communication equipment, computer and peripherals.
Posture: Sitting for extended periods, repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate a keyboard and other office equipment as necessary
Motion: Frequent sitting, walking bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying of 50 pounds or greater
Environment: Work outside and inside with minimal exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged and irregular hours and occasional out of district travel. Must be available for night and weekend shifts, as needed.
Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at
Other Information: The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.
Pay Grade: Manual Trades, Pay Grade 1, 210 Days
Minimum: $11.22
Midpoint: $13.46
*Updated 10-15-25