Transportation Dispatcher - Updated

La Porte Independent School District; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

La Porte Independent School District Transportation is seeking a Transportation Dispatcher to coordinate bus operations, communicate with drivers, staff, parents and community members using phone, radios, and transportation software.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CDL with endorsements (or the ability to obtain within 90 days), and strong multitasking in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours, nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CDL with P&S endorsements required or within 90 days of employment
• TAPT Specialist Certification preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with transportation staff, parents, students and district staff
• Use transportation software to communicate with staff and community
• Notify drivers and personnel of bus service changes
• Answer phones and transfer callers to appropriate staff
• Assist with trip planning, assigns buses and keys
• Prepare reports required by state/district
• Maintain confidentiality of records
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or director of transportation

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Telephone skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with P&S endorsements

TAPT Specialist Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation software

Job description

Transportation Dispatcher - Updated

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Job Details

Job ID: 5395829

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: TransportationDispatcher

Location: Support Services Center

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Communicate effectively with transportation, school district, and community members through use of multi-line telephone, face-to-face, and two-way radios.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• CDL with P&S endorsements required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• TAPT Specialist Certification, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Applications and applicable transportation software
• Excellent organizational, communication, team, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills
• Effective telephone skills
• Bilingual - Spanish, preferred

Experience:

• Transportation experience, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Communicate effectively with transportation staff, parents, students and school district staff members
• Use transportation software to communicate with staff and community members
• Notify drivers, parents and school personnel of any changes in a student's bus service, such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time of bus pick-up/drop-off.
• Answer phones and transfers caller to appropriate staff member.
• Contact emergency personnel when warranted and advise drivers in emergency situations.Assist field trip supervisor with assigning buses to drivers and coaches.
• Assist trip drivers with trip tickets and bus keys.
• Prepare various reports as required by the state, district or department.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisors or director of transportation.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Radio communication equipment, computer and peripherals.

Posture: Sitting for extended periods, repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate a keyboard and other office equipment as necessary

Motion:Frequent sitting, walking bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

Lifting:Moderate lifting and carrying of 50pounds or greater

Environment: Work outside and inside with minimal exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged and irregular hours and occasional out of district travel. Must be available for night and weekend shifts, as needed.

Other Information:

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

*Updated 10-15-25

Pay Grade: Manual Trades, Pay Grade 1, 210 Days

Minimum: $11.22

Midpoint: $13.46

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.22 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required