TRANSPORTATION ROUTING/DISPATCH SPECIALIST (358383)

Phoenix Union High School District 210; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District 210 is seeking a Transportation Routing/Dispatch Specialist to manage daily routing and scheduling of buses, drivers, and assistants to ensure students arrive safely.

The role requires experience in bus operations, dispatch, and CDL endorsements, with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and coordination with parents, campuses, and transportation staff. Occasional bus driving and vehicle coordination are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 3 years of bus driving plus 1 year of dispatch experience.
• Valid Arizona CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements; Behind the Wheel and Instructor certifications.
• Must obtain AZ DPS fingerprint clearance within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and adjusts routes to maximize bus capacity while minimizing cost and transportation time.
• Schedules buses, vans, drivers, and assistants daily; assigns substitutes as needed; drives when necessary.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, administrators, campus staff and transportation staff for safe transport.
• Coordinates contracted or in-house transportation and ensures safety compliance.
• Prepares end-of-month reports and maintains daily records.
• Function as a bus driver when needed.

Skills

Route scheduling

Bus operations

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Arizona CDL with Passenger/School Bus endorsements

Behind the Wheel certification

Instructor certification

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

TRANSPORTATION ROUTING/DISPATCH SPECIALIST (358383) JobID: 16594

• Position Type: Transportation/ TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER

The Transportation Routing/Dispatch Specialist is responsible for the daily routing and scheduling of buses, vans, drivers, and assistants to ensure all students arrive to and from school and other activities in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and adjust routes to maximize bus capacity while minimizing cost and transportation time.
• Schedules buses, vans, drivers, and assistants on a daily basis to ensure all routes and field trips are covered. Assigns substitutes as needed, and drives a bus or vehicle when necessary.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, administrators, campus staff, transportation staff, and organizations to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students.
• Coordinates the contracted transportation of students who require specialized transportation.
• Coordinates the transportation of students using in-house, or contracted vehicles.
• Periodically inspects buses/vans to ensure standards are compliant with Arizona State Statutes and Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) minimum standards.
• Coordinates bus/van repairs with mechanics.
• Assists with training and monthly safety meetings.
• Updates, checks, maintains, and files daily records; such as payroll, absence logs, fuel and mileage logs, and notifies the Transportation Director of any discrepancies.
• Prepares end-of-month reports such as fuel usage, mileage, field trips, and students transported.
• Function as a bus driver when necessary.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years of experience operating a bus and one year of dispatch experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid Arizona State Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements is required. Must possess Behind the Wheel and Instructor certifications at the time of hire.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint clearance card within 90 days of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in resolving conflicts among students and staff.
• Skill in safely operating a school bus wheelchair lift.
• Skill in maintaining order and safety on a school bus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to assign and delegate tasks.
• Ability to maintain and prepare accurate records and reports.
• Ability to identify and address student needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed on a school bus along designated routes and in an office environment.
• Work requires climbing up and down bus stairs, bending, kneeling, stooping or crouching, pulling, and may require lifting up to 100 pounds.
• May be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Director, Transportation

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at: