What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher (226 Days) position at Dallas Independent School District?
- Ensures routes/trips are covered/assigned based on the trip bidding process.
- Monitor field trips in the system and conduct trip bidding
- Dispatches transportation vehicles for trips and other special events.
- Responsible for the distribution of keys and radios.
- Answer phone and two-way radio calls; respond to routine requests or emergency situations.
- Communicates with outside organizations, local police and others as appropriate; receive requests, questions, concerns and suggestions and provide routine information and assistance or route to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain current knowledge of routes and school locations to assure timely services and accurate information.
- Reviews bus routes and/or trips for efficiency and effectiveness and communicates with management of recommendations.
- Ensures and verifies all clock times and payroll for drivers and monitors are accurate and reports are completed for assigned drivers of trips.
- Collect bus maintenance request forms from drivers.
- Assists in the distribution and collection of route/bid or trip sheets; ensures student counts are completed.
- Reviews and understands the transportation guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency in decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates success in resolving conflict consistently and appropriately.
- Foster good relations with campuses, teachers and parents.
- Present oneself as a role model for employees with regards to proper attire, grooming standards and positive attitude.
- Must also be able to write correspondence and effectively present information.
- Analyze problems and offer multiple solutions as needed.
- Maintain and provide required reports to the transportation administration team
Required/Preferred Education Level Field Of Study/Concentration
Required High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited University
Licenses/Certifications
Other Licenses/Certifications
Required/Preferred License/Certification (use text field to specify)
Required- Valid Texas Commercial
Driver’s License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsements
Experience Required/Preferred Experience Ranges Type Of Experience Additional Details
Required- Entry Level Direct One (1) of experience - as a dispatcher in a transportation or related field required
Preferred- 2 Three (3) years
Work Locations
Student Transportation Services
Job
Transportation Dispatcher
Schedule
Full-time
Minimum Salary
48,201.00
Median Salary
58787.00
Job Posting
May 28, 2026