Dispatcher

BRENHAM ISD; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenham ISD is seeking a transportation clerk/bus driver coordinator in Brenham, Texas. The role focuses on directing incoming calls, coordinating bus driver assignments, routes, and vehicle schedules to ensure safe, efficient district transportation.

The position supports the Transportation Administrative Assistant and may involve driving as needed. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, CDL with Passenger Endorsement, and Texas Bus Driver Certification, plus 3 years of bus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class B CDL or Class A with Passenger Endorsement required.
• Texas Bus Driver Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist or handle assignments of bus drivers, routes, vehicles and substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts.
• Coordinate extracurricular transportation for the district.
• Maintain data to plan bus routes and post route schedules.
• Write, schedule, and keep daily logs of activity.

Skills

Telephone/Radio

Verbal instructions

Map reading

Basic math

PC skills

Routing software

Operate bus

Education

HS diploma or GED

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Texas Bus Driver Certification

Tools

Transportation routing software

Job description

Primary Purpose

First line of contact for all incoming phone calls and directs calls accordingly.
Coordinate assignments and schedules of bus drivers, routes, and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and economical transportation services.
Assist the Administrative Assistant of Transportation as needed.
Drive bus as a substitute bus driver when needed.

Primary Purpose

First line of contact for all incoming phone calls and directs calls accordingly.
Coordinate assignments and schedules of bus drivers, routes, and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and economical transportation services.
Assist the Administrative Assistant of Transportation as needed.
Drive bus as a substitute bus driver when needed.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Class B CDL or Class A with Passenger Endorsement
• Texas Bus Driver Certification

Experience

3 years experience as certified school bus driver preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective telephone and radio communication skills
• Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
• Proficient map-reading skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use a personal computer to do word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
• Ability to use specialized computer programs dealing with transportation routing, planning, and trip scheduling.
• Ability to operate bus

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Routes and Schedules

• Assist or handle assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts.

2 Coordinate extracurricular transportation for the district.

• Help maintain data required to plan bus route and post route schedule.
• Write, schedule, and keep daily logs of activity.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Hourly Rate:

$20.81

Duty Days:

226