School Transportation Dispatcher & Operations Assistant

Transportation; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownwood ISD Transportation in Brownwood, TX is seeking a Dispatcher/Assistant to organize daily transportation operations and provide clerical support to the director of transportation. You will dispatch drivers and buses, monitor two-way radios, answer calls, and route inquiries.

Responsibilities include compiling reports, maintaining records, budgeting tasks, processing purchase orders, and safeguarding confidential information while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Texas CDL with P and S endorsements required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use maps and GPS to follow routes and locate addresses.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient keyboarding, data entry, and file maintenance skills.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and multi-task administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and vehicles daily.
• Monitor two-way radio communications and respond to requests.
• Record absentee calls and assign substitutes.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports and student records.
• Perform routine bookkeeping and maintain department budgets.
• Prepare purchase orders and payment authorizations.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety procedures.

Skills

GPS navigation

Policy comprehension

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing & data entry

Word processing

Spreadsheet/database

Multitasking

Route planning

Education

CDL with P & S endorsements (Texas)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word Processing

Job description

Brownwood ISD Transportation in Brownwood, TX is seeking a Dispatcher/Assistant to organize daily transportation operations and provide clerical support to the director of transportation. You will dispatch drivers and buses, monitor two-way radios, answer calls, and route inquiries.

Responsibilities include compiling reports, maintaining records, budgeting tasks, processing purchase orders, and safeguarding confidential information while adhering to safety procedures.