School Transportation Route Dispatcher

TrulyHired; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County School District Transportation Department is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to support student transport services, handling routine and emergency maintenance requests. The role emphasizes keeping records up to standards and coordinating projects for smooth operations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid Georgia CDL Class B with P & S endorsements, and experience with office software and data reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with transportation or school district records is a plus.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks accurately.

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 operation

Record keeping

Data collection and reporting

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Administrative software

Job description

Clarke County School District Transportation Department is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to support student transport services, handling routine and emergency maintenance requests. The role emphasizes keeping records up to standards and coordinating projects for smooth operations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid Georgia CDL Class B with P & S endorsements, and experience with office software and data reporting.