School Bus Route & Dispatch Specialist

Mesquite ISD; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD seeks an Auxiliary - Transportation professional to assist the Transportation Director with scheduling and routing of all buses. Responsibilities include maintaining department records and coordinating with drivers and district personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and a CDL license, with prior public school transportation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with experience in public school transportation; CDL License required.
• Prior experience in public school transportation is preferred.
• Familiarity with district software for records and scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning safe and efficient bus routes and schedules.
• Plan, schedule and assign driver personnel for transportation vehicle operations.
• Dispatch transportation vehicles for trips and special events.
• Input and update data in records with accuracy.
• Maintain clear and accurate records and use basic office software.

Skills

School bus operations

Scheduling & dispatching

Public relations & telephone etiquette

Office organization

Route planning

Record keeping

Rule interpretation

Technical data entry

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

CDL License required

Tools

Munis

Skyward

TransFinder

Job description

Mesquite ISD seeks an Auxiliary - Transportation professional to assist the Transportation Director with scheduling and routing of all buses. Responsibilities include maintaining department records and coordinating with drivers and district personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and a CDL license, with prior public school transportation experience preferred.