Transportation Dispatcher - Updated

Position:
Transportation Dispatcher

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 50 pounds 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.

Apply:

Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application sd.org

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.

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

Minimum: $11.22

Midpoint: $13.46

* Updated 10-15-25