Assistant Bus Dispatcher

Position Type:
Classified Staff/ASSIST. BUS DISPATCHER

Date Posted:
7/2/2026

Location:
Multiple Locations - Transportation

Closing Date:
07/31/2026
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Assist the Bus Dispatcher in coordinating and implementing bus schedules in a large school district which supplies much of its own transportation; perform related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:

Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in dispatching buses from the school bus facility to assigned stops.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assist in dispatching buses to assigned bus pick-up points.
• Maintain transportation records relative to drivers' time, mileage gasoline used, etc.
• Checks drivers' licenses periodically and follows up on required physical examination of drivers.
• Supervises loading and unloading of children on to and from buses.
• Operates a school bus, as required.
• Call Handling: Receiving calls from service technicians and customers, recording significant information, and prioritizing calls based on urgency.
• Support Dispatcher: Assisting with incoming calls, transmitting information, and providing solutions when problems arise.
• Service Coordination: Dispatching service calls and emails, setting daily schedules for technicians, and monitoring routes and statuses.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of school district geographical area.
• Knowledge of all bus routes and bus stops.
• Knowledge of all rules, regulations, and policies related to transportation within the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, parents, and school staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school and one year of satisfactory bus driving and/or motor vehicle dispatching experience.

SALARY RANGE: As per labor contract.

Non-Discrimination Statement
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