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Radio Dispatcher
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Radio Dispatcher
South Bend Community School Corp
Vehicle Maintenance Facility - South Bend, Indiana This job is also posted in South Bend Community School Corp
Job Details
Job ID:
5935991
Application Deadline:
Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Radio Dispatcher
POSITION TITLE
VMF Radio Dispatcher
SALARY RANGE
$24 to 25.75/hr.
CONTRACT LENGTH
190 Days
8 hours per day; work hours may vary
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Operations Supervisor; Receives guidance from Director of Transportation
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists Dispatcher/Trip Coordinator in setting up a daily itinerary for all athletic activities and extra-curricular trips. Maintains radio contact with all school bus drivers. Responds to queries from school bus drivers. Answers calls. Maintains radio communications in accordance with FCC regulations. Assists with safety issues and road closures.
DUTIES:
Provide clear, concise guidance to school bus drivers. Quickly determine the needs of the customer and provide an appropriate response. Maintain a log of radio and telephonic contacts. Provide proper responses in both normal and emergencies. Drive a school bus if the situation warrants. Other duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduate or equivalent. Six (6) months of clerical experience or related training preferred. Experience working with data base or P.C. Ability and aptitude to train on a computer. Ability to communicate with transportation staff, school principals, lead drivers, corporation and contract drivers, as well as parents. Previous experience using routing software preferred. Familiarity with SBCSC and city preferred. Must have a CDL within 6 months of accepting the job. Bilingual or multilingual preferred. Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required