Student Transport Dispatch

About the role

This position serves as a key communication link between drivers, schools, families, and transportation staff to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable student transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Open the transportation office each morning.
• Maintain and update driver schedules.
• Ensure drivers report to work and complete required paperwork.
• Assign substitute drivers and coordinate special transportation needs, including field trips and athletic events.
• Answer phones, communicate via two-way radio, and provide transportation updates to schools and families.
• Assist with route planning and scheduling.
• Monitor GPS tracking and daily transportation operations.
• Coordinate with the Corvallis School District and transportation partners.
• Ensure daily vehicle inspections and cleaning requirements are completed.
• Work with maintenance staff to schedule vehicle service and repairs.
• Report operational concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Dispatching, transportation, or scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience with Traversa, Zonar, or My Ride K-12 is a plus.

Pay

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

• Temporary training schedule: approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch).
• Permanent role: full-time, 5:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Additional Information

• After transitioning into the permanent role, this position may participate in on-call coverage for emergencies and special transportation needs.
• During winter weather events, early morning road assessments may be required to assist with school delay or closure recommendations.