School Transportation Dispatch Lead

Talentify; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Summit School Services is seeking a proactive dispatcher to manage daily driver assignments, routes, and field trips from our Illinois operations. You will coordinate buses, communicate routing details, and ensure timely service while maintaining accurate records and compliance.

The role requires strong organizational, map-reading, and problem-solving abilities; bilingual skills are a plus. The organization offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a safety-focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrates route planning and communication skills.
• Ability to read maps and geographic areas for efficient routing.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors daily assignments; schedules drivers and vehicles.
• Communicates details of driving assignments to drivers.
• Responds to emergency calls and coordinates repairs and replacements.
• Maintains route documentation and records.
• Escalates issues to management when needed.

Skills

Geographic knowledge

Communication

Map reading

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Bilingual (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Routing software

Two-way radio systems

Office machines (fax, scanner, copier)

Job description

Summit School Services is seeking a proactive dispatcher to manage daily driver assignments, routes, and field trips from our Illinois operations. You will coordinate buses, communicate routing details, and ensure timely service while maintaining accurate records and compliance.

The role requires strong organizational, map-reading, and problem-solving abilities; bilingual skills are a plus. The organization offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a safety-focused