Strategic School Transportation Dispatcher

Phoenix Union High School District 210; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District 210 is seeking a Transportation Routing/Dispatch Specialist to manage daily routing and scheduling of buses, drivers, and assistants to ensure students arrive safely.

The role requires experience in bus operations, dispatch, and CDL endorsements, with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and coordination with parents, campuses, and transportation staff. Occasional bus driving and vehicle coordination are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 3 years of bus driving plus 1 year of dispatch experience.
• Valid Arizona CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements; Behind the Wheel and Instructor certifications.
• Must obtain AZ DPS fingerprint clearance within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and adjusts routes to maximize bus capacity while minimizing cost and transportation time.
• Schedules buses, vans, drivers, and assistants daily; assigns substitutes as needed; drives when necessary.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, administrators, campus staff and transportation staff for safe transport.
• Coordinates contracted or in-house transportation and ensures safety compliance.
• Prepares end-of-month reports and maintains daily records.
• Function as a bus driver when needed.

Skills

Route scheduling

Bus operations

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Arizona CDL with Passenger/School Bus endorsements

Behind the Wheel certification

Instructor certification

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

Phoenix Union High School District 210 is seeking a Transportation Routing/Dispatch Specialist to manage daily routing and scheduling of buses, drivers, and assistants to ensure students arrive safely.

The role requires experience in bus operations, dispatch, and CDL endorsements, with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and coordination with parents, campuses, and transportation staff. Occasional bus driving and vehicle coordination are included.