Bus Dispatcher - 185 Days

York County School Division; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a BUS DISPATCHER to assist the associate director of transportation and warehouse operations. The role focuses on directing drivers and substitutes to cover daily bus runs, ensuring safety and efficiency, and maintaining logs and reports.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be 21+, and possess basic computer skills with Windows/Office. Flexibility in hours and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and basic computer skills.
• Must be 21+ years old and eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Direct and instruct bus drivers and substitutes to cover daily routes.
• Maintain daily transportation logs and reports.
• Communicate route changes and scheduling with staff and parents.
• Assist with route sheets and driver assignments.
• Drive routes as needed when regular drivers are unavailable.
• Ensure safe, timely, and economical coverage.

Skills

Routing & scheduling

Two-way radio

Driver coordination

Recordkeeping

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Windows & Office

Job description

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ Transportation Positions
• Date Posted:
  4/17/2026
• Location:
  Transportation and Bus Garage

Job Description

Title: BUS DISPATCHER

Position Type:

Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Assists the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations by instructing and directing the activities of bus drivers, bus driver assistants, and substitutes in the safe, timely, reliable, efficient, and economical coverage of daily bus runs, communicating directly with bus drivers, bus driver assistants, and substitutes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, be 21 years of age or older and have a working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Windows & Office software

Necessary and Special Qualifications:

• A valid Virginia operator's and CDL license with school bus, passenger, and air brake endorsements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains various daily transportation logs/reports such as absentee record, substitute assignments, etc.
• Communicates with the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations and his/her staff regarding bus routes, scheduling, doubling of runs, off-campus trip assignments, and other critical operational issues
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate two-way radio and dispatch all radio calls in a courteous and professional manner
• Secures substitutes for absent bus drivers and bus driver assistants when necessary
• Directs doubling of runs and returns to school to assure efficient and economical use of resources
• Informs school personnel of changes to route numbers, drivers and daily bus routes, etc.
• Maintains familiarity with directions for all bus routes
• Provides route sheets and insures that directions are given to all bus drivers and substitutes
• Communicates as necessary with bus drivers, school personnel, school board office and parents by phone, radio, email, etc. as appropriate
• Assigns drivers and assistants to off-campus trips and contracted bus services as necessary
• Provides necessary data for the billing of off-campus trips and contracted bus services
• Assists area supervisors and the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations in auditing time for all bus employees and provides necessary documentation for payroll purposes
• Apprises drivers of road conditions during inclement weather
• Assists with preparation for department events such as in-service training, school bus road-e-o, etc.
• Drives routes as necessary in the absence of regular and substitute drivers and as assigned by the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations
• Acts in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel
• Must be extremely flexible and willing to work flexible hours
• Attends workshops and safety meetings as directed
• Reports personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure coverage for critical duties
• Ability to work well with people and maintain a pleasant and positive attitude
• Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records
• Ability to work from written instructions
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students
• Assists in preparation of route schedules
• Performs other duties as assigned by the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations

Reports to:

Associate Director of Transportation & Warehouse Operations

Terms of Employment:

Tenmonths per year. Salary according to school board pay plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.