Dispatcher - Transportation

Dispatcher - Transportation Clayton County Public Schools

TRANSPORTATION

- Jonesboro, Georgia This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5722113

Application Deadline:

Aug 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Applicants:

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POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinate the movement of Clayton County Public school buses assisting with daily transportation operations to include the following: Provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders via phone and Two-Way radio communication, Route coverage, Accident investigating, Record keeping, Data entry, Filing, Update parent portal communication, and all other duties assigned. This position reports to the Manager of Transportation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for dispatching Transportation Fleet on a day-to-day basis Coordinate pupil transportation to and from school Handle first response emergencies and communication notifications Route tracking using GPS software and Parent Portal application Maintain transportation records Assist Transportation Supervisors with daily operations to include route coverage, bus assignments, bus referrals, and student management Customer service support responding and resolving stakeholders concerns

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School/GED diploma required. 1-2 years' experience in a Transportation environment as a dispatcher, driver or router Knowledge of Federal and State DOT regulatory standards; makes recommendations which affect the activities of others. CDL Required (Will provide CDL certification if necessary) Moderate decision making in collaboration with area supervisors and senior leadership. Effectively communicate with Internal/External Stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, detail oriented, ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office software Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams. Requires regular, frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. . Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams. Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

NOTE:

This is a grade 19, 225 day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.

Position Type:

FULL TIME

Salary:

$36,460 to $39,532 Paid based on salary scale Job Requirements