Dispatcher - Transportation

Job Title: Dispatcher-Transportation 

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt.  Pay Scale 

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator  

Dept./School: Transportation 

Primary Purpose: 

Coordinate the daily operations of the district's student transportation program, including dispatching, route management, staffing coverage, field trip transportation, and operational communications. Support safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services through effective scheduling, coordination, recordkeeping, and communication. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Must be 18 years of age 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

Ability to effectively use transportation routing, scheduling, GPS, communication, and other technology systems Ability to organize and coordinate multiple transportation activities and respond effectively to changing operational needs Ability to analyze routes, schedules, and transportation information to identify and resolve operational issues Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses Ability to read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals Ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual DOT physical exam Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

Experience: 

Three years of experience in student transportation or related operations preferred.