DISPATCHER

Student Transportation of America
Rensselaer, New York 12144 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 08, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Summary

    Be part of something new from the ground up in Troy! We're launching a brand-new terminal an looking for dedicated school bus drivers who want more than a job - they want to help build a team, shape a culture and make a real impact in the community from day one.

    As a dispatcher, you will assist in developing routes and schedules for school transportation services, in addition to planning, scheduling, and coordinating charter and extracurricular trips. Dispatchers assist with scheduling maintenance inspections, help ensure drivers are performing their daily vehicle inspections, and assist with phone calls and other paperwork. Candidates must have experience working in a high-volume customer service or call center environment, and be able to pass a background check. Read more to apply!

    Schedule: Monday-Friday

    Location: Troy NY

    Pay Range: $27-$31 per hour depending on experience

    Responsibilities:

    • Ensure employees report to work as scheduled and complete and file paperwork.
    • Maintain, manage, and update driver schedules on a daily basis.
    • Report concerns, violations, or issues to the Operations Manager.
    • Assign substitute drivers as needed.
    • Plan, schedule, and assigns drivers for special transportation including field trips, athletic events etc.
    • Assist in developing routes and schedules.
    • Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating charter trips.
    • Answer heavy telephone volume and communicate on two-way radio.
    • Maintain records of mileage, fuel consumption, and other related data.
    • Ensure employees perform the required daily vehicle inspection and buses are cleaned daily as required by law.
    • Assist maintenance in scheduling vehicles to report to the shop for maintenance.
    • Review of onboard video and GPS monitoring.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
    Qualifications:
    • 2+ years working as a dispatcher or in high-volume customer service/call center environments, high school diploma or equivalent certification degree
    • Complete all training requirements
    • Pass Pre-employment screenings
    • Have a CDL B with P & S Endorsements

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

    STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
  • Job Description

    Be part of something new from the ground up in Troy! We're launching a brand-new terminal an looking for dedicated school bus drivers who want more than a job - they want to help build a team, shape a culture and make a real impact in the community from day one.

    As a dispatcher, you will assist in developing routes and schedules for school transportation services, in addition to planning, scheduling, and coordinating charter and extracurricular trips. Dispatchers assist with scheduling maintenance inspections, help ensure drivers are performing their daily vehicle inspections, and assist with phone calls and other paperwork. Candidates must have experience working in a high-volume customer service or call center environment, and be able to pass a background check. Read more to apply!

    Schedule: Monday-Friday

    Location: Troy NY

    Pay Range: $27-$31 per hour depending on experience

    Responsibilities:

    • Ensure employees report to work as scheduled and complete and file paperwork.
    • Maintain, manage, and update driver schedules on a daily basis.
    • Report concerns, violations, or issues to the Operations Manager.
    • Assign substitute drivers as needed.
    • Plan, schedule, and assigns drivers for special transportation including field trips, athletic events etc.
    • Assist in developing routes and schedules.
    • Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating charter trips.
    • Answer heavy telephone volume and communicate on two-way radio.
    • Maintain records of mileage, fuel consumption, and other related data.
    • Ensure employees perform the required daily vehicle inspection and buses are cleaned daily as required by law.
    • Assist maintenance in scheduling vehicles to report to the shop for maintenance.
    • Review of onboard video and GPS monitoring.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
    Qualifications:
    • 2+ years working as a dispatcher or in high-volume customer service/call center environments, high school diploma or equivalent certification degree
    • Complete all training requirements
    • Pass Pre-employment screenings
    • Have a CDL B with P & S Endorsements

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

    STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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