School Bus Dispatch Coordinator

Fairfield ISD Transportation Services; Fairfield (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield ISD Transportation Services in Fairfield, Texas is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to coordinate daily bus operations, dispatch drivers and vehicles, monitor two-way radio communications, answer calls, and route absentee and substitute coverage.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong data entry and keyboarding skills, English proficiency, basic bookkeeping knowledge, and the ability to multitask while staying organized and communicating effectively.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient keyboarding, data entry, word processing and file maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principals.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and vehicles on a daily basis.
• Monitor and respond to radio communications.
• Track absence calls from transportation staff.
• Assign substitute drivers and monitors for bus routes as needed.
• Respond to driver requests for assistance as needed.
• Process and arrange for extra-curricular transportation requests.
• Track, process and submit reports associated with school transportation.
• Order parts, equipment and other supplies as needed.
• Periodically check to ensure that bus video cameras are operational.
• Oversee all operations at the bus barn to include white fleet usage, fuel orders, vehicle registration and mechanic

Skills

Keyboarding

Data entry

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Typing speed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Fairfield ISD Transportation Services in Fairfield, Texas is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to coordinate daily bus operations, dispatch drivers and vehicles, monitor two-way radio communications, answer calls, and route absentee and substitute coverage.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong data entry and keyboarding skills, English proficiency, basic bookkeeping knowledge, and the ability to multitask while staying organized and communicating effectively.