School Bus AM Dispatcher

DS Bus Lines; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Transit Team, Inc. is seeking a reliable AM Dispatcher in Minnesota to support school bus operations. You will oversee morning routes, coordinate with drivers and schools, and ensure safe, on-time transportation for students.

Responsibilities include real-time route adjustments, handling delays, and maintaining logs. Ideal candidates have dispatch or logistics experience, strong communication, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Dispatch, transportation, or logistics experience preferred.
• School bus transportation experience a plus.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to stay calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills (email, routing/GPS systems).

Responsibilities

• Oversee morning routes to ensure on-time performance and full coverage.
• Communicate with drivers, attendants, schools, and parents regarding delays or issues.
• Assign spare drivers and adjust routes as needed in real time.
• Support drivers with directions, student needs, and problem-solving.
• Respond quickly to service disruptions and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain accurate logs of delays, incidents, and route activity.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Transportation logistics

School bus experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Routing/GPS systems

Basic computer skills

Tools

Routing/GPS systems

Job description

Transit Team, Inc.Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026.Pay: $25.00 per hour + Full BenefitsSchedule: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PMWe are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented AM Dispatcher to support our school bus operations. This role ensures safe, on-time transportation for students by coordinating drivers, monitoring routes, and communicating with schools and families during morning service.Key Responsibilities:Oversee morning routes to ensure on-time performance and full coverageCommunicate with drivers, attendants, schools, and parents regarding delays or issuesAssign spare drivers and adjust routes as needed in real timeSupport drivers with directions, student needs, and problem-solvingRespond quickly to service disruptions and escalate when necessaryMaintain accurate logs of delays, incidents, and route activityQualifications:Dispatch, transportation, or logistics experience preferredSchool bus transportation experience a plusStrong communication and multitasking skillsAbility to stay calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environmentBasic computer skills (email, routing/GPS systems)What We’re Looking For:Dependable and punctualStrong problem-solverTeam-oriented with a focus on safety and customer serviceBeacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota.For more than 65 years, we have led the region in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to the elderly and people with disabilities all across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is truly a privilege to provide independence to the passengers we consider family.