Transportation Dispatcher (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District Transportation Department is seeking a dispatcher to coordinate transportation dispatch functions and related programs for the school district. The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read and understand instructions.

Applicants must have four years of bus transportation experience, and be proficient with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. FBI background checks and immunization requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years experience in bus transportation.
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation dispatch functions and programs.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Reading comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

Summary

Coordinate transportation dispatch functions and programs. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements

• Four (4) years experience in bus transportation
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet programs
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Must submit to a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school transportation environment

Comments

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Transportation - Broadway & Kino Parkway Area

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.