Special Needs School Bus AM Dispatcher

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Pay: $25.00 per hour + Full Benefits
Schedule: 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented AM Dispatcher to support our special needs school bus operations. This role ensures safe, on-time transportation for students by coordinating drivers, monitoring routes, and communicating with schools and families during morning service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee morning routes to ensure on-time performance and full coverage

• Communicate with drivers, attendants, schools, and parents regarding delays or issues

• Assign spare drivers and adjust routes as needed in real time

• Support drivers with directions, student needs, and problem-solving

• Respond quickly to service disruptions and escalate when necessary

• Maintain accurate logs of delays, incidents, and route activity

Qualifications:

• Dispatch, transportation, or logistics experience preferred

• School bus or special needs transportation experience a plus

• Strong communication and multitasking skills

• Ability to stay calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Basic computer skills (email, routing/GPS systems)

What We’re Looking For:

• Dependable and punctual

• Strong problem-solver

• Team-oriented with a focus on safety and customer service

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota.

For more than 65 years, we have led the region in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to the elderly and people with disabilities all across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is truly a privilege to provide independence to the passengers we consider family.