Dispatch Operations

Job Overview

As a Dispatcher at NovaPath, you’ll play a critical role in the daily coordination of school bus routes, driver assignments, and on-time performance. You’ll be the central point of contact for drivers, schools, and parents—resolving issues in real time while keeping everything running smoothly. This role blends customer service, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment

Job Overview

As a Dispatcher at NovaPath, you’ll play a critical role in the daily coordination of school bus routes, driver assignments, and on-time performance. You’ll be the central point of contact for drivers, schools, and parents—resolving issues in real time while keeping everything running smoothly. This role blends customer service, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Schedule and assign routes to drivers based on availability

  • Track vehicles in real time and respond to delays or incidents

  • Communicate clearly with drivers, school staff, and parents

  • Use routing and GPS software to monitor and adjust operations

  • Record driver absences, vehicle breakdowns, and route changes

  • Escalate urgent issues to operations leadership as needed

  • Maintain daily logs and dispatch reports


Key Responsibilities

  • Schedule and assign routes to drivers based on availability

  • Track vehicles in real time and respond to delays or incidents

  • Communicate clearly with drivers, school staff, and parents

  • Use routing and GPS software to monitor and adjust operations

  • Record driver absences, vehicle breakdowns, and route changes

  • Escalate urgent issues to operations leadership as needed

  • Maintain daily logs and dispatch reports


Requirements

  • Strong multitasking and organizational skills

  • Excellent communication under pressure

  • Familiarity with routing software and dispatch systems (e.g., Samsara, Transfinder)

  • Prior school bus dispatch experience preferred

  • Ability to work early mornings and occasional evenings

  • Calm, professional attitude with a customer service mindset

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus


Requirements

  • Strong multitasking and organizational skills

  • Excellent communication under pressure

  • Familiarity with routing software and dispatch systems (e.g., Samsara, Transfinder)

  • Prior school bus dispatch experience preferred

  • Ability to work early mornings and occasional evenings

  • Calm, professional attitude with a customer service mindset

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus


Job info

Full-Time / Part-Time

Chicago

Flexible

$ 28.88

Full-Time / Part-Time

Chicago

Flexible

$ 28.88

Full-Time / Part-Time

Chicago

Flexible

$ 28.88

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Connect with NovaPath today!

Looking for safe, efficient, and tech-enabled school transportation? Let NovaPath simplify your routes and elevate your student transportation experience.

Trusted Safety Standards

Real-Time GPS Tracking

Eco-Friendly Fleet Options

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Connect with NovaPath today!

Looking for safe, efficient, and tech-enabled school transportation? Let NovaPath simplify your routes and elevate your student transportation experience.

Trusted Safety Standards

Real-Time GPS Tracking

Eco-Friendly Fleet Options

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Connect with Us today!

Looking for safe, efficient, and tech-enabled school transportation? Let NovaPath simplify your routes and elevate your student transportation experience.

Trusted Safety Standards

Real-Time GPS Tracking

Eco-Friendly Fleet Options