Route & Field Trip Dispatcher

Durham School Services; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement plan

Job summary

Summit School Services LLC seeks an experienced dispatcher to schedule drivers, routes and field trips while maintaining safety and service quality. You will coordinate vehicle assignments and monitor daily operations to ensure on-time service and effective communication with drivers and staff.

The role includes handling route changes, emergencies, and documenting operational details in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dispatch experience preferred; ability to manage routing and schedules.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors daily assignments; schedules drivers and vehicles for routes, field trips, and charter work.
• Ensures on-time completion of driving activities and proper execution of details.
• Communicates route changes and emergencies to drivers and staff promptly.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

MS Office

Routing software

Job description

Summit School Services LLC seeks an experienced dispatcher to schedule drivers, routes and field trips while maintaining safety and service quality. You will coordinate vehicle assignments and monitor daily operations to ensure on-time service and effective communication with drivers and staff.

The role includes handling route changes, emergencies, and documenting operational details in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer.