Student Transportation Dispatcher: Route & GPS Coordinator

GetHired, Inc.; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a reliable Student Transportation Dispatcher to coordinate daily pick-ups and drop-offs, acting as the communication hub between drivers, parents, and schools to ensure safe, timely transport.

You will dispatch and monitor routes, answer calls, manage route changes, and log documentation. Familiarity with GPS and routing software is preferred, as is training drivers on transportation apps. Early shifts align with school schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dispatch, transportation, or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient with computers, GPS systems, and mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and monitor drivers for daily routes.
• Answer incoming phone calls from parents, schools, and drivers.
• Communicate route changes, delays, and emergencies.
• Track vehicles using GPS and routing software.
• Train drivers on transportation apps and company systems.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
• Assist with scheduling substitute drivers.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Computer and GPS literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS systems

Routing software

Mobile apps

Job description

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a reliable Student Transportation Dispatcher to coordinate daily pick-ups and drop-offs, acting as the communication hub between drivers, parents, and schools to ensure safe, timely transport.

You will dispatch and monitor routes, answer calls, manage route changes, and log documentation. Familiarity with GPS and routing software is preferred, as is training drivers on transportation apps. Early shifts align with school schedules.