School Bus Dispatch Specialist

Alief Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District Transportation in Houston, Texas is seeking a Dispatcher to manage daily bus operations. You will dispatch routes, monitor two-way radios, answer calls, record absences, and assign substitutes to keep routes running smoothly.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class B with endorsements preferred, TEEX Dispatch certification preferred, and at least two years of school bus operations experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• CDL Class B with “P” and “S” endorsements preferred
• TEEX Dispatch certification preferred
• TEA Bus Driver certification class required or pursued

Responsibilities

• Dispatch all routes daily and prepare daily personnel report.
• Receive driver and monitor absentee calls and assign reserve drivers to fill vacancies.
• Monitor radio, logs and dispatch daily road calls; report to supervisor.
• Coordinate tow trucks, emergency services and additional equipment as needed.
• Maintain logs, worksheets, files and reports related to dispatch operations.

Skills

GPS navigation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Two-way radio operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B with P & S endorsements preferred

TEEX Dispatch certification preferred

TEA Bus Driver certification class

Tools

GPS devices

Two-way radio systems

Job description

Alief Independent School District Transportation in Houston, Texas is seeking a Dispatcher to manage daily bus operations. You will dispatch routes, monitor two-way radios, answer calls, record absences, and assign substitutes to keep routes running smoothly.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class B with endorsements preferred, TEEX Dispatch certification preferred, and at least two years of school bus operations experience.