Transportation Dispatcher/Scheduler

Thompson School District R2-J; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Thompson School District R2-J in the United States seeks a Transportation Dispatcher/Scheduler to coordinate staff, fleet, and maintenance for safe and reliable services. This role requires adapting to a dynamic schedule, including after-hours and weather-related shifts, and providing essential transportation information to district staff and the community.

Responsibilities include driving route support or other duties as assigned, plus responding to emergencies to ensure continuous operation.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating transportation operations.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and incidents.
• Strong communication with staff and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation operations for staff and students.
• Manage scheduling and routing for drivers and vehicles.
• Respond to emergencies and vehicle breakdowns as needed.
• Provide information and support to district staff and community.

Skills

Staff coordination

Fleet coordination

Maintenance coordination

Customer support

Emergency response

Effective communication

Job description

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ Dispatcher/Scheduler
  
• Date Posted:
  11/5/2026
  
• Location:
  Transportation
  
• Date Available:
  11/30/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  11/11/2026
  

Assignment Type:
FTE/Hours Per Day:

Full time 1.0, 8 Hours/Day, 260 Days

Assignment Tenure:
End Date (if Temporary)

Regular N/A

Summary: Facilitates daily transportation operations by coordinating staff, fleet, maintenance, and other resources to maintain safe and efficient service. Serves as a resource for transportation information, procedures, regulations, and customer support for district staff and the community. Supports daily transportation operations, including driving routes or operating in other roles as needed and responding to emergencies to maintain safe and reliable transportation services. This role requires an open, flexible, and frequently changing schedule, including work during and outside regular business hours, as well as in all weather and operational conditions. Responds to district vehicle breakdowns, accidents and other emergency needs during and outside of scheduled department hours for urgent or emergency operations. Provide any needed support to the district in emergency situations.

Please see attachment for a list of job duties and requirements.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance, dental, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, extended leave bank, as well as other optional benefit elections - Employee Benefits & Compensation

Postings current as of 11/6/2026 10:17:48 PM CST.

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