School Transportation Dispatcher & Route Scheduler

Mount Vernon School District 320; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon School District 320 Transportation Department seeks a Dispatcher in Mount Vernon, WA to coordinate daily bus routes, dispatch drivers, and ensure safe, timely transportation for students. The role reports to the Supervisor of Transportation and operates within a 260-day, 8-hour work year.

Requirements include a high school diploma; WA CDL Class B with school bus endorsement; strong communication and computer skills; bilingualism desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.
• Completion/training in Public Transportation Manager program or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily route assignments for district bus drivers.
• Review routes and special trips; dispatch drivers accordingly.
• Communicate with drivers and maintain records of driver time and route changes.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Public transportation operations

Timekeeping & payroll

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Public Transportation Manager Training (CWU/OSPI/WAPT)

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Routing software

Job description

Mount Vernon School District 320 Transportation Department seeks a Dispatcher in Mount Vernon, WA to coordinate daily bus routes, dispatch drivers, and ensure safe, timely transportation for students. The role reports to the Supervisor of Transportation and operates within a 260-day, 8-hour work year.

Requirements include a high school diploma; WA CDL Class B with school bus endorsement; strong communication and computer skills; bilingualism desirable.