Transportation Dispatcher (226 Days)

Dallas ISD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to manage route coverage, bid-based trip assignments, and dispatch vehicles for daily runs and special events. The role requires maintaining route knowledge, coordinating with campuses, and ensuring accurate payroll/driver reports.

Required is a High School Diploma or GED, with a Texas CDL (Class A or B) including Passenger and School endorsements. Preferred is a Bachelor's degree and dispatcher experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routes and trips are covered/assigned via the bid process.
• Monitor field trips and conduct trip bidding.
• Dispatch transportation vehicles for trips and events.
• Maintain knowledge of routes/school locations for timely service.
• Review routes/trips for efficiency and communicate recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Time management

Route planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Transportation Dispatcher (226 Days) (RTP20261105-006)

Job Description

Transportation Dispatcher (226 Days) - ( RTP20261105-006 )

• Ensures routes/trips are covered/assigned based on the trip bidding process.
• Monitor field trips in the system and conduct trip bidding
• Dispatches transportation vehicles for trips and other special events.
• Responsible for the distribution of keys and radios.
• Answer phone and two-way radio calls; respond to routine requests or emergency situations.
• Communicates with outside organizations, local police and others as appropriate; receive requests, questions, concerns and suggestions and provide routine information and assistance or route to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of routes and school locations to assure timely services and accurate information.
• Reviews bus routes and/or trips for efficiency and effectiveness and communicates with management of recommendations.
• Ensures and verifies all clock times and payroll for drivers and monitors are accurate and reports are completed for assigned drivers of trips.
• Collect bus maintenance request forms from drivers.
• Assists in the distribution and collection of route/bid or trip sheets; ensures student counts are completed.
• Reviews and understands the transportation guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency in decisions and actions.
• Demonstrates success in resolving conflict consistently and appropriately.
• Foster good relations with campuses, teachers and parents.
• Present oneself as a role model for employees with regards to proper attire, grooming standards and positive attitude.
• Must also be able to write correspondence and effectively present information.
• Analyze problems and offer multiple solutions as needed.
• Maintain and provide required reports to the transportation administration team

Qualifications

Education

Required/Preferred Education Level Field of Study/Concentration

Required High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Licenses/Certifications

Required/Preferred License/Certification (use text field to specify)

Other Licenses/Certifications

Required- Valid Texas Commercial

Driver's License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsements

Experience Required/Preferred Experience Ranges Type of Experience Additional Details

Required- Entry Level Direct One (1) of experience - as a dispatcher in a transportation or related field required

Preferred- 2+ Three (3) years