Transportation Dispatcher

TRANSPORTATION; Fairview (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

REYNOLDS SD 7 TRANSPORTATION in Fairview, Oregon is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to manage daily bus dispatch, route coverage, and field trips with attention to safety and efficiency.

The role requires coordinating drivers, routes, and schedules, handling inquiries from parents and staff, and maintaining current route books while ensuring compliance with CDL-related rules and district policies.

Qualifications

• Two or more years in school bus operations or dispatching desirable.
• Experience with routing and scheduling software desired.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and CDL/drug/alcohol rules helpful.
• Ability to learn routing systems and maps quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all buses and drivers are assigned to routes and time schedules.
• Respond to parent and staff inquiries about routing and service.
• Provide route information to drivers and verify schedules.
• Maintain accurate route books and up-to-date information.
• Schedule cover drivers and spare buses as needed and minimize overtime.
• Monitor driver attendance and on-time performance.
• Ensure compliance with CDL drug and alcohol requirements.
• Operate dispatch equipment and routing software to manage calls.
• Communicate effectively under pressure and resolve routing issues.

Skills

Dispatching policies

Office software

Map reading

Routing systems

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Routing software

Microsoft Office

Smartsheets

Job description

Transportation Dispatcher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894301

Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Transportation Dispatcher

Classification: IIIC

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Transportation Coordinator

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provide for the safe and reliable dispatch of all school bus routes on a daily basis. Resolve routing issues and coordinate coverage of route changes, field trips, and special programs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position does not supervise, but may provide guidance to and participate in the training of new and current employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure that all District buses and drivers are assigned and follow established routes and time schedules.
• Respond to concerns from parents and District staff. Field and respond to route and service-related inquiries coming into the transportation department.
• Provide bus and route related information to bus drivers.
• Quantify and verify time schedules and route maps; running directions.
• Track and verify drivers reporting to work on time, buses leaving on time and maintaining set time schedules.
• Monitor compliance of CDL drug and alcohol requirements.
• Schedule and assign cover drivers and spare buses as required. Assign drivers to cover scheduled and routine routes.
• Schedule drivers and buses for activity and field trips; maintains equity in assignment of drivers and minimizes overtime.
• Advise drivers concerning problems they encounter on bus routes.
• Ensure route books are maintained with current up-to-date information and checked in and out of the office.
• Assist bus drivers and city employees with fueling issues.
• Instruct new drivers on operational procedures concerning check-in times, call-in, route books, field trips, and covering routes.
• Operate communication equipment for staff, drivers, and customers such as phones and two-way radios. Provide information on routing situations; review and evaluate situations and recommend solutions.
• Use and manage communication devices in normal work setting, emergencies, and road closures.
• Use specialized routing computer system to assist with dispatch activities and to follow-up on questions.
• Prepare and update attendance and field trip reports on a computer.
• Qualify to drive a school bus to provide backup support.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrate excellent public relations skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of appropriate dispatching policies and practices, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and District standards, policies, and procedures related to transportation processes, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time.
• Knowledge of the geographic region, school locations, District bus routes, and student transporting equipment, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time. Ability to become familiar with District streets and roads, read maps, and learn about transportation equipment and student needs.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and computer equipment and programs. Ability to learn to use routing computer system to obtain student transportation information as needed.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of office technology and office software, which includes mapping and routing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheets, docs and forms.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task; ability to work accurately under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to follow emergency dispatch procedures and ability to notify appropriate personnel and emergency services in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals in a courteous and tactful manner, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to handle problems and stressful situations tactfully and apply pro-active problem solving skills.
• Analytical ability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is appropriate. A representative way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Two or more years of experience in the operation of a school bus, desirable.
• One year of transportation dispatching experience is desirable.
• Experience in organizing and assigning resources such as data, equipment and people, desirable.
• Experience using transportation specific software desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual/Bicultural Preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon State school bus driver’s certificate, including the requirement to pass all applicable bus driver physical and drug testing requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Administrative office environment with exposure to moderate to high noise intensity levels from two-way radios and telephones. May include driving school buses or other district vehicles in various road and weather conditions.

High level of contact with District personnel and outside agencies/community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant talking, hearing, and sitting for prolonged periods in a confined area. Frequent reaching, handling and fingering. Mobility to work in typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision: Frequent near and far acuity. vision to read printed materials and computer screen or other monitoring devices.

Strength: Generally sedentary/light. Exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Meet all physical requirements of a school bus driver.

Schedule:

260-day calendar

Hours per day: 8

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $27.24 to $43.64 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Chris Ellison , Director of Transportation
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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