Dispatcher, Transportation East
Pasco County Schools
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Job summary
Pasco County Schools Transportation East in Dade City, FL is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate bus routes and drivers across the East area. This full-time position requires vigilance in radio communications and adherence to district policies.
The role supports 230 school days per year, with background checks and CDL requirements. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and experience in student transportation services or equivalent.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Two years of experience in student transportation, including bus driving experience, preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Schedule bus routes and assign drivers for an assigned area.
- Monitor radio communications and respond to actions per policies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations and safety guidelines.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Starting Date: Immediately
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining (NNB)
230 Days Per Year
Responsible for scheduling bus routes and drivers in an assigned area and monitoring radio communications that require action in accordance with federal, state, local, and District policies and procedures.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
- Two years' experience working with student transportation services, including experience driving a school bus
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
- Two years' experience working with student transportation services, including experience driving a school bus
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
- Valid and current Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with a School Bus Endorsement 'S', and Passenger Endorsement 'P' or able to attain within 6 months of employment
- Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
- Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination
- All hires must pass the pre-employment drug screening according to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act (OTETA).
- All hires must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute 112.0455 and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
- All hires must meet dexterity and reflex requirements according to Pasco County Schools.
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District
Job ID: 5954139
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start Date: Immediately
Location: Transportation East, 13135 Fort King Road, Dade City, FL 33525
Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining (NNB)
230 Days Per Year
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
Responsible for scheduling bus routes and drivers in an assigned area and monitoring radio communications that require action in accordance with federal, state, local, and District policies and procedures.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
- Two years' experience working with student transportation services, including experience driving a school bus
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
- Two years' experience working with student transportation services, including experience driving a school bus
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
- Valid and current Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with a School Bus Endorsement 'S', and Passenger Endorsement 'P' or able to attain within 6 months of employment
- Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
- Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination
- All hires must pass the pre-employment drug screening according to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act (OTETA).
- All hires must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute 112.0455 and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
- All hires must meet dexterity and reflex requirements according to Pasco County Schools.
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
Position Type: Full-Time
Support Staff > Transportation
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Nerida Morales , Senior Manager
- TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
- Phone: 727-774-0426
- Email: nmorales@pasco.k12.fl.us
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