Dispatcher

Student Transportation of America Inc; Philomath (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Student Transportation of America Inc is seeking a dependable Student Transport Dispatcher to coordinate daily student transportation operations and serve as a key link between drivers, schools, families, and transportation staff to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable service. The position offers a temporary training schedule of approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Open the transportation office each morning.
• Maintain and update driver schedules.
• Ensure drivers report to work and complete required paperwork.
• Assign substitute drivers and coordinate special transportation needs, including field trips and athletic events.
• Answer phones, communicate via two-way radio, and provide transportation updates to schools and families.
• Assist with route planning and scheduling.
• Monitor GPS tracking and daily transportation operations.
• Coordinate with the Corvallis School District and transportation partners.
• Ensure daily vehicle inspections and cleaning requirements are completed.
• Work with maintenance staff to schedule vehicle service and repairs.
• Report operational concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Student Transport Dispatcher

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Student Transport Dispatcher to coordinate daily student transportation operations. This position serves as a key communication link between drivers, schools, families, and transportation staff to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable service.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

Temporary training schedule of approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch). Upon successful transition to the permanent role, schedule will become full-time, 5:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Essential Duties

• Open the transportation office each morning.
• Maintain and update driver schedules.
• Ensure drivers report to work and complete required paperwork.
• Assign substitute drivers and coordinate special transportation needs, including field trips and athletic events.
• Answer phones, communicate via two-way radio, and provide transportation updates to schools and families.
• Assist with route planning and scheduling.
• Monitor GPS tracking and daily transportation operations.
• Coordinate with the Corvallis School District and transportation partners.
• Ensure daily vehicle inspections and cleaning requirements are completed.
• Work with maintenance staff to schedule vehicle service and repairs.
• Report operational concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Dispatching, transportation, or scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience with Traversa, Zonar, or My Ride K-12 is a plus.

Additional Information

After transitioning into the permanent role, this position may participate in on-call coverage for emergencies and special transportation needs. During winter weather events, early morning road assessments may be required to assist with school delay or closure recommendations.

Join our team and help ensure students arrive safely and on time every day!