Bus Dispatcher - 185 Days
York County School Division, Yorktown, VA, United States
Position Type:
Transportation/Transportation Positions
Date Posted:
4/17/2026
Location:
Transportation and Bus Garage
Job Description
Title: BUS DISPATCHER
Position Type:
Non-Exempt
Primary Function:
Assists the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations by instructing and directing the activities of bus drivers, bus driver assistants, and substitutes in the safe, timely, reliable, efficient, and economical coverage of daily bus runs, communicating directly with bus drivers, bus driver assistants, and substitutes.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent, be 21 years of age or older and have a working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Windows & Office software
Necessary and Special Qualifications:
A valid Virginia operator's and CDL license with school bus, passenger, and air brake endorsements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintains various daily transportation logs/reports such as absentee record, substitute assignments, etc.
Communicates with the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations and his/her staff regarding bus routes, scheduling, doubling of runs, off-campus trip assignments, and other critical operational issues
Ability and willingness to learn to operate two-way radio and dispatch all radio calls in a courteous and professional manner
Secures substitutes for absent bus drivers and bus driver assistants when necessary
Directs doubling of runs and returns to school to assure efficient and economical use of resources
Informs school personnel of changes to route numbers, drivers and daily bus routes, etc.
Maintains familiarity with directions for all bus routes
Provides route sheets and insures that directions are given to all bus drivers and substitutes
Communicates as necessary with bus drivers, school personnel, school board office and parents by phone, radio, email, etc. as appropriate
Assigns drivers and assistants to off-campus trips and contracted bus services as necessary
Provides necessary data for the billing of off-campus trips and contracted bus services
Assists area supervisors and the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations in auditing time for all bus employees and provides necessary documentation for payroll purposes
Performs computer data entry
Apprises drivers of road conditions during inclement weather
Assists with preparation for department events such as in-service training, school bus road-e-o, etc.
Drives routes as necessary in the absence of regular and substitute drivers and as assigned by the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations
Acts in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel
Must be extremely flexible and willing to work flexible hours
Attends workshops and safety meetings as directed
Reports personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure coverage for critical duties
Ability to work well with people and maintain a pleasant and positive attitude
Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records
Ability to work from written instructions
Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students
Assists in preparation of route schedules
Performs other duties as assigned by the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations
Reports to:
Associate Director of Transportation & Warehouse Operations
Terms of Employment:
Ten months per year. Salary according to school board pay plan.
Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
Title IX Coordinator
Chief Human Resources Officer
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0349
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Special Education
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0455
Transportation/Transportation Positions
Date Posted:
4/17/2026
Location:
Transportation and Bus Garage
Job Description
Title: BUS DISPATCHER
Position Type:
Non-Exempt
Primary Function:
Assists the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations by instructing and directing the activities of bus drivers, bus driver assistants, and substitutes in the safe, timely, reliable, efficient, and economical coverage of daily bus runs, communicating directly with bus drivers, bus driver assistants, and substitutes.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent, be 21 years of age or older and have a working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Windows & Office software
Necessary and Special Qualifications:
A valid Virginia operator's and CDL license with school bus, passenger, and air brake endorsements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintains various daily transportation logs/reports such as absentee record, substitute assignments, etc.
Communicates with the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations and his/her staff regarding bus routes, scheduling, doubling of runs, off-campus trip assignments, and other critical operational issues
Ability and willingness to learn to operate two-way radio and dispatch all radio calls in a courteous and professional manner
Secures substitutes for absent bus drivers and bus driver assistants when necessary
Directs doubling of runs and returns to school to assure efficient and economical use of resources
Informs school personnel of changes to route numbers, drivers and daily bus routes, etc.
Maintains familiarity with directions for all bus routes
Provides route sheets and insures that directions are given to all bus drivers and substitutes
Communicates as necessary with bus drivers, school personnel, school board office and parents by phone, radio, email, etc. as appropriate
Assigns drivers and assistants to off-campus trips and contracted bus services as necessary
Provides necessary data for the billing of off-campus trips and contracted bus services
Assists area supervisors and the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations in auditing time for all bus employees and provides necessary documentation for payroll purposes
Performs computer data entry
Apprises drivers of road conditions during inclement weather
Assists with preparation for department events such as in-service training, school bus road-e-o, etc.
Drives routes as necessary in the absence of regular and substitute drivers and as assigned by the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations
Acts in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel
Must be extremely flexible and willing to work flexible hours
Attends workshops and safety meetings as directed
Reports personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure coverage for critical duties
Ability to work well with people and maintain a pleasant and positive attitude
Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records
Ability to work from written instructions
Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students
Assists in preparation of route schedules
Performs other duties as assigned by the associate director of transportation & warehouse operations
Reports to:
Associate Director of Transportation & Warehouse Operations
Terms of Employment:
Ten months per year. Salary according to school board pay plan.
Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
Title IX Coordinator
Chief Human Resources Officer
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0349
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Special Education
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0455