School Transportation Dispatcher & Route Optimizer

Saginaw Intermediate School District; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Transportation Dispatch Assistant to support safe and timely student transport and related events. You will dispatch staff, adjust routes as needed, and assist with emergencies under Transportation Administrators.

Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Google) and knowledge of bus routes are essential. A high school diploma and CDL B are preferred, with prior school transportation experience valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school transportation department or related field.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and/or demonstrated ability in working with a computerized routing program.
• Thorough knowledge of the district's streets, bus routes, and all appropriate areas.
• Thorough knowledge of all pertinent federal, state, and local regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
• CDL Class B license.
• Michigan School Bus Driver Qualifications (preferred).
• Good interpersonal relationship skills; ability to work with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Daily dispatching of transportation staff.
• Assign extra trips.
• Alter, reroute, and rearrange schedules as directed.
• Working knowledge and skills with MS Excel, MS Word, and Google.
• Monitor and appropriately respond to all bus radio calls.
• Provide input in the development, monitoring, and modification of bus routes.
• Coordinate with instructional staff and administrators for field trips and events.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Attend professional meetings and safety meetings as requested.

Skills

Good interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to learn routing program

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B license

Michigan School Bus Driver Qualifications

Prior bus driving experience preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Google

Job description

Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Transportation Dispatch Assistant to support safe and timely student transport and related events. You will dispatch staff, adjust routes as needed, and assist with emergencies under Transportation Administrators.

Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Google) and knowledge of bus routes are essential. A high school diploma and CDL B are preferred, with prior school transportation experience valued.