School Transportation Dispatch & Logistics Specialist

Durham School Services; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement plan

Job summary

Summit School Services is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate student transportation, including routes, field trips and events, ensuring on-time service and safety. This role supports drivers, monitors and staff, maintaining accurate records and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of related experience, and basic computer skills. Prior routing software experience is a plus; we offer benefits and competitive hourly pay in

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Years of Work Experience: Minimum 6 months related experience.
• Previous logistics, dispatch or routing experience.
• Intermediate or above computer skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time to balance conflicting demands.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors daily assignments; schedules drivers, bus assistants, and assigns vehicles to ensure daily coverage of all routes, field trips, and charter work.
• Ensures on-time execution of daily activities by drivers and bus assistants.
• Communicates routing details to drivers for proper execution.
• Assist drivers with routing directions and special services as required.
• Responds to emergency calls and coordinates repairs and replacements to maintain service.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Reading maps

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Routing software

Job description

Summit School Services is seeking a Logistics Specialist to coordinate student transportation, including routes, field trips and events, ensuring on-time service and safety. This role supports drivers, monitors and staff, maintaining accurate records and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of related experience, and basic computer skills. Prior routing software experience is a plus; we offer benefits and competitive hourly pay in