School Bus Driver & Dispatcher - Keep Routes Moving

Marion Central School District; Town of Marion (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Transportation, based in New York, seeks a Driver/Dispatcher to join the team. The role blends bus driving with dispatch duties and essential clerical tasks within the department office.

You will train new staff, answer phones, dispatch to buses, and maintain records. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of school bus driving experience; dispatcher experience is a plus, and you should be highly organized and able to follow directives under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a school bus driver.
• Dispatcher experience is a plus.
• Preferred 19A Licensed Examiner or eligible for the course.
• Knowledge of radio communication equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to operate in emergencies.
• Follow directives.
• Professional and courteous on telephone, radio, and in person with staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive school buses.
• Assist with training new staff.
• Answer phones and perform clerical duties.
• Dispatch to buses and coordinate with drivers.
• Record keeping as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Radio communication equipment

Organized

Emergency operations

Follow directives

Professional & courteous

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

Marion Transportation, based in New York, seeks a Driver/Dispatcher to join the team. The role blends bus driving with dispatch duties and essential clerical tasks within the department office.

You will train new staff, answer phones, dispatch to buses, and maintain records. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of school bus driving experience; dispatcher experience is a plus, and you should be highly organized and able to follow directives under pressure.