Dispatcher - Transportation

Richardson Independent School District; Bensley (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Independent School District is seeking a Support Operations/Dispatcher to coordinate daily student transportation operations, including dispatching, route management, staffing, and field trips.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable transportation through scheduling, coordination, recordkeeping, and effective communication, with a focus on managing multiple routes and responding to changing operational needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in student transportation or related operations preferred.
• Valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and eligible at 18.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Routing & Scheduling

GPS technology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Operations coordination

Education

Texas CDL with P & S endorsements

Must be 18 years of age

Tools

GPS software

Job description

• Position Type: Support Operations/ Dispatcher

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.

Postings current as of 8/29/2026 10:38:54 AM CST.

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