School Transportation Dispatch Specialist

Clarke County School District; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County School District Transportation - Athens, Georgia seeks a Transportation Dispatcher to support student transportation by handling routine and emergency maintenance requests. You will coordinate projects, maintain essential records to standards, and ensure smooth operations across the department.

Required qualifications include a Georgia CDL Class B with endorsements, state medical exam, background checks, and one year in technology applications, with strong data and communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Georgia CDL Class B Driver’s License with P & S Endorsements.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint.
• Background Clearance.
• State Department of Education medical examination.
• One (1) year experience in technology application.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to develop routes, schedules, and driver training to determine equipment and driver needs.
• Compiles data (incident reports, inspections, mileage, student counts) to create reports and meet regulatory requirements.
• Informs school personnel and parents about rules, regulations, and laws to ensure proper follow-up.
• Maintains records (mileage logs, service schedules, DMV requirements) to prioritize maintenance and avoid disruptions.
• Attends meetings, training sessions, and workshops to gather and share information needed for job performance.
• Processes materials (service orders, route changes) to update information, authorize actions, and comply with regulations.
• Recommends policies and actions (boundary changes, staffing needs) to improve student transportation services.
• Communicates with students, parents, and staff about stop locations, schedules, and state policies to provide necessary information.
• Responds to injuries and accidents, following policies and guidelines, while providing excellent customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Skills

Two-way radio operation

Office equipment

Clerical procedures

Record-keeping

Basic math

Grammar, punctuation

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Georgia CDL Class B Driver’s License with P & S Endorsements

Valid Georgia Driver’s License

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

State Department of Education medical examination

Job description

Clarke County School District Transportation - Athens, Georgia seeks a Transportation Dispatcher to support student transportation by handling routine and emergency maintenance requests. You will coordinate projects, maintain essential records to standards, and ensure smooth operations across the department.

Required qualifications include a Georgia CDL Class B with endorsements, state medical exam, background checks, and one year in technology applications, with strong data and communication