School Bus Dispatcher

Reliant Student Transport, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid training

Annual bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Reliant Student Transport, LLC is seeking AM/PM school bus dispatchers to plan daily routes, dispatch buses, and coordinate with drivers in real time. You will monitor performance, respond to issues, and keep records up to date to meet service commitments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of dispatching experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with routing software. This is a part-time role with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of dispatching or routing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with routing and dispatch software.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in fast-paced situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop daily and weekly bus routes.
• Dispatch buses and communicate route assignments to drivers.
• Monitor route performance and adjust as necessary.
• Respond to driver and operational issues in real time.
• Maintain route and dispatch records.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure vehicle availability.
• Communicate with schools, organizations, and customers regarding service changes.

Skills

Dispatching

Routing

Communication

Multitasking

Dispatch software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Routing software

GPS systems

Job description

School Bus DispatcherPosition: AM / PM DispatcherWe are currently looking for AM and PM dispatchers for our school bus operations.Position Summary:The role of Dispatcher is responsible for planning, coordinating, and dispatching bus routes to ensure efficient and timely service. This includes developing route schedules, monitoring real-time operations, and communicating with drivers to resolve issues. The Dispatcher collaborates with operations, maintenance, and customer service teams to meet service commitments and optimize routing efficiency.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Plan and develop daily and weekly bus routesDispatch buses and communicate route assignments to driversMonitor route performance and adjust as necessaryRespond to driver and operational issues in real timeMaintain route and dispatch recordsCoordinate with maintenance to ensure vehicle availabilityCommunicate with schools, organizations, and customers regarding service changesEducation, Experience and Skills:High school diploma or equivalent2+ years of dispatching or routing experience preferredStrong organizational and multitasking skillsEffective communication skillsProficiency with routing and dispatch softwareAbility to remain calm and make quick decisions in fast-paced situationsPay dependent on experience.MonarchAverage Pay Rate26Benefits and Total RewardsWe believe in rewarding great people with meaningful benefits that support your health, growth, and long term success.Part Time Team MembersDental insuranceVision insurancePaid trainingAnnual bonus opportunityCareer development opportunitiesThis job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties consistent with business needs. The Company reserves the right to revise, modify, interpret, or apply this job description at its discretion and in accordance with applicable law. This job description does not create a contract of employment with the Company. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, subject to applicable law.Minnesota Coaches LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.