Router/Dispatcher

Francis Howell School District; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Family coverage

Long-term disability

Additional life options

Job summary

Francis Howell School District in Missouri is seeking a Router/Dispatcher to develop and maintain bus routes in line with state, federal, and district guidelines. The role ensures accurate, efficient, and safe routing in collaboration with drivers and transportation staff.

The position supports route scheduling, time-keeping, rider monitoring, and reporting to the Board of Education. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Basic math and technical information knowledge.
• Safety practices, codes, policies, regulations, and county streets.
• Ability to schedule, manage activities, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bus routes per state, federal, and district guidelines.
• Check routing software and Infinite Campus for new students to update records.
• Communicate with administrators, staff, parents, and community members to address concerns.
• Generate and schedule bus routes to meet state guidelines and district building tiers.
• Monitor Time Clock Plus to verify dispatch logs and manage route coverage.
• Track the number of riders on each bus to address overcrowding as needed.
• Prepare routing information for Board of Education report twice a year.
• Review district boundaries for accurate student data import into routing software.
• Review and adjust routes based on parent requests or hazardous conditions to ensure student safety.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Adherence to safety practices

Operation of transportation equipment

Accurate record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing Software

Infinite Campus

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Francis Howell School District

• Position Type: Transportation/ Router/Dispatcher
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Transportation Garage/Office
• Closing Date: 12/03/2026

Salary $21.49 Hours 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Reports To Operations Manager - Transportation

About Us The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing excellent student transportation services. We strive to create a positive and safe environment for students and staff by hiring dedicated and skilled professionals.

Job Summary The Router/Dispatcher is responsible for developing and maintaining bus routes in accordance with State, Federal, and District guidelines. This role ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of routes in collaboration with drivers and other transportation staff.

Key Responsibilities

Driver Assistance: Provide support to drivers with questions about routes (e.g., clock-in/out times, daily tools) to ensure clarity and compliance.

Routing Software: Check routing software and Infinite Campus for new students to update records and ensure accuracy.

Communication: Communicate verbally and in writing with administrators, staff, parents, and community members to address concerns and share information.

Route Scheduling: Generate and schedule bus routes to meet state guidelines and district building tiers.

Time Clock Monitoring: Monitor Time Clock Plus to verify dispatch logs and manage route coverage.

Rider Monitoring: Track the number of riders on each bus to address overcrowding as needed.

Reporting: Prepare routing information for the Board of Education report twice a year, ensuring timely and accurate updates.

Boundary Review: Review school district boundaries for accurate student data import into routing software.

Route Adjustment: Review and adjust routes based on parent requests or hazardous conditions to ensure student safety.

Other Duties: Perform additional related tasks as assigned to ensure effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Skills: Adherence to safety practices Operation of transportation equipment Accurate record-keeping

Knowledge: Basic math and technical information Safety practices, codes, policies, regulations, and county streets

Abilities: Schedule and manage activities, meetings, and events Gather, collate, and classify data Work independently and with a diverse range of individuals Problem-solve and maintain confidentiality

FHSD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including: Medical and dental plan options Vision coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) District-paid basic life insurance District-paid Short Term Disability Paid holidays Vacation

Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Physical Demands Occasional walking Some lifting, carrying, and fine finger dexterity Work performed under temperature extremes and with some exposure to risk of injury

Postings current as of 11/6/2026 7:19:40 AM CST.

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