Dispatcher

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Dispatcher to maintain communication with drivers, schools, and the public, handling inquiries and coordinating routes and programs. This is a 10-month assignment starting ASAP with a starting rate of $26.71 per hour.

Responsibilities include recording and reporting on routes, ensuring confidentiality, and collaborating with staff. Prior routing or transportation experience and VersaTrans knowledge are preferred; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current school bus driving permit/endorsement preferred.
• Experience in the transportation field preferred.
• VersaTrans routing experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of electronic record keeping, data entry, and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Responds to radio and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepares, processes, and archives accurate records, data, and reports associated with routes and programs as assigned.
• Acknowledges and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborates with district and department staff to effectively solve problems in a constructive and professional manner.
• Assists in the planning and maintenance of routes and programs.
• Flexibility in the assigned work schedule is a requirement. Weekends and/or overtime may be requested based on operational needs.
• May be required to work at either transportation location based on operational needs. In addition, may be required to attend training or meetings off site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

School bus driving permit/endorsement

Tools

VersaTrans routing

Job description

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Openings as of 8/5/2026

Dispatcher JobID: 46301

• Position Type: Transportation/ Dispatcher
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title:

Dispatcher

Bargaining Unit: DUTU Department/Location: Transportation

Calendar Days: 192 Reports To: Route Manager / Assistant Route Manager

JD Revision Date: 03/16/2022 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

Maintain excellent communication with drivers, schools, public, and department staff, by responding to all two-way radio and telephone inquiries in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner. Work through/troubleshoot issues and concerns as they relate to routes and programs.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Responds to radio and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepares, processes, and archives accurate records, data, and reports associated with routes and programs as assigned.
• Acknowledges and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborates with district and department staff to effectively solve problems in a constructive and professional manner.
• Assists in the planning and maintenance of routes and programs.
• Flexibility in the assigned work schedule is a requirement. Weekends and/or overtime may be requested based on operational needs.
• May be required to work at either transportation location based on operational needs. In addition, may be required to attend training or meetings off site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current school bus driving permit/endorsement preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience in the transportation field is preferred.
• Computerized routing experience preferred, Versa trans routing experience a plus.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of electronic record keeping, data entry, and retrieval.

Physical Demands

• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-monthposition.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
• The starting rate for this position is $26.71/hr.