School Bus Dispatcher: Real-Time Route Planner & Communicator

300 Reliant Student Transport, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid training

Annual bonus opportunity

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Minnesota Coaches LLC is seeking an AM/PM School Bus Dispatcher to plan and coordinate daily routes, dispatch buses, and communicate with drivers to ensure on-time service. This role collaborates with maintenance, operations, and customer service to optimize routing and reliability.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 2 years in dispatch or routing, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency with routing software.

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

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Routing software

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Minnesota Coaches LLC is seeking an AM/PM School Bus Dispatcher to plan and coordinate daily routes, dispatch buses, and communicate with drivers to ensure on-time service. This role collaborates with maintenance, operations, and customer service to optimize routing and reliability.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 2 years in dispatch or routing, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency with routing software.