Transportation: Dispatcher- PM (Bilingual)

Young World Physical Education; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 24,452 - 34,260; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Crosby, Texas is seeking a Dispatcher-PM (Bilingual) to coordinate bus driver assignments and ensure safe transportation services. This full-time role demands strong organizational skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities include dispatching drivers, managing schedules, and maintaining logs. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably two years of experience as a school bus driver. Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass Annual State of Texas School Bus Driver Physicals (preferred).
• Must pass all Federal DOT drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assignments of bus drivers and vehicles for various shifts.
• Assist with extracurricular transportation coordination.
• Maintain logs, worksheets, and reports related to dispatch operations.

Skills

Proficient typing, word processing, computer and file maintenance skills

Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of school district organization and operations

Ability to multi-task

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified as a Texas School Bus Driver (preferred)

CDL, class B minimum with a “P” and “S” endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Dispatcher-PM (Bilingual)

Start Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: Crosby ISD, Crosby, Texas

Pay Grade: AUX4 ($17.75 - $24.87 per hour)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reporting To: Transportation Director

Primary Purpose

The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating assignments and schedules of bus driver routes and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and economical transportation services. The role records absentee calls, assigns substitutes, answers telephones and operates two-way radios to communicate information to the community and department staff.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified or certifiable as a Texas School Bus Driver (preferred)
• Hold or obtain a CDL, class B minimum with a “P” and “S” endorsement (preferred)
• Must pass Annual State of Texas School Bus Driver Physicals (preferred)
• Must pass all Federal DOT drug and alcohol test

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient typing, word processing, computer and file maintenance skills
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of school district organization and operations
• Ability to receive and give verbal instructions clearly and effectively
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to maintain a customer‑oriented attitude and emotional control under stress
• Ability to use various map sources and tracking programs in a dispatch environment
• Bilingual (preferred)

Experience

Two years of experience as a school bus driver in the public education environment (preferred).

Administration may accept equivalent experience or education as an alternative.

Responsibilities and Duties

• This position is responsible for closing in the afternoon.
• Coordinate assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for morning, mid‑day and afternoon shifts.
• Assist with or coordinate extracurricular transportation.
• Dispatch drivers and vehicles and communicate with them using a telephone and two‑way radio.
• Use tracking, scheduling and routing programs; monitor GPS vehicle locator system (AVL).
• Communicate with parents and school personnel regarding bus schedules and changes.
• Maintain good public relations with students and school personnel.
• Assist with emergency situations.
• Maintain all required physical and computerized logs, worksheets, files, and reports related to dispatch operations.
• Perform bus driving duties when required.
• Demonstrate proper maintenance, care, storage and use of equipment and materials.
• Maintain daily fleet mileage for the department for state reporting purposes.
• Compile and prepare correspondence, forms and reports for the department as needed.
• Answer all incoming calls, take reliable messages and route calls to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of information for the transportation department.
• Operate the Dispatch 2‑Way Radio as the primary communication link between the community, transportation office and buses.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Interpret policy, procedures and data.
• Maintain emotional control under high stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours (50%).
• Frequent use of all equipment in an office setting (100%).
• Requires performing tasks standing (25%), walking (50%), bending (15%), kneeling (15%) and sitting (75%).
• Work positions include climbing (less than 1%), kneeling (15%), squatting (10%) and extended reaching above head and in front of body (10%).
• Requires working inside and outside in all temperatures and climatic conditions (10%).

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Crosby Independent School District – in compliance with Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statutes – seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district.