School Bus Dispatch & Operations Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking a Dispatcher - Transportation in Cypress, Texas. The role requires coordinating daily operations, field trips, and driver scheduling, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Starting immediately, the dispatcher will open buildings, manage communications, and ensure accurate records. This full-time position offers benefits and requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and two years of school bus driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively while maintaining composure and responding in an appropriate manner where customer service skills are evident.
• Effective and professional telephone, radio, and communication skills.
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug tests, and annual physical.
• Proficient in reading and understanding district policies and procedures.
• Proficient map reading skills.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a certified school bus driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with District/department personnel and community to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Open building and prepare for daily operations (opening shift).
• Receive and record driver and attendant absence calls.
• Assign substitute drivers and attendants to routes and vacancies.
• Answer and route internal and external calls.
• Monitor two-way radio and GPS; assist off-route drivers using mapping software.
• Coordinate field trips and emergency trips as needed.
• Maintain logs, files, and reports related to dispatch operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Map reading

PC skills

GPS mapping software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking a Dispatcher - Transportation in Cypress, Texas. The role requires coordinating daily operations, field trips, and driver scheduling, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Starting immediately, the dispatcher will open buildings, manage communications, and ensure accurate records. This full-time position offers benefits and requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and two years of school bus driving experience.