Student Transportation Dispatcher & Route Optimizer

Richardson Independent School District; Bensley (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Independent School District is seeking a Support Operations/Dispatcher to coordinate daily student transportation operations, including dispatching, route management, staffing, and field trips.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable transportation through scheduling, coordination, recordkeeping, and effective communication, with a focus on managing multiple routes and responding to changing operational needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in student transportation or related operations preferred.
• Valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and eligible at 18.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the district's student transportation program, including dispatching, route management, staffing coverage, field trip transportation, and operational communications.
• Support safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services through effective scheduling, coordination, recordkeeping, and communication.

Skills

Routing & Scheduling

GPS technology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Operations coordination

Education

Texas CDL with P & S endorsements

Must be 18 years of age

Tools

GPS software

Job description

Richardson Independent School District is seeking a Support Operations/Dispatcher to coordinate daily student transportation operations, including dispatching, route management, staffing, and field trips.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable transportation through scheduling, coordination, recordkeeping, and effective communication, with a focus on managing multiple routes and responding to changing operational needs.