Transportation Dispatcher

Pupil Transportation Coordinator

Job Goal: Schedules, dispatches, and assists in planning pupil transportation services. Provides guidance and assistance in related safety, operations, and department issues.

Qualifications: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency. Must pass a background clearance. Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Knowledge of motor vehicle regulations and safety. Experience in coordination of bus transportation preferred. Knowledge of the Town of Queen Creek and outlining areas preferred. Must be proficient with computer functions, map reading and customer service responsiveness. Must be proficient in laws and regulations governing school bus transportation as instituted by the State of Arizona and the Department of Public Safety.

Terms of Employment: 260 Days; 12 Months

Compensation: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

Benefits: As per QCUSD District policy

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Hours: 40 hours per week and may require longer hours, Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30PM

Classification: Non-Exempt

Performance Responsibilities: Coordinates the dispatching of buses when bus operations are interrupted by breakdowns, accidents, traffic delays, and other situations that may affect operations on time performance. Assigns substitute and stand-by drivers to prevent interruption of service. Advises bus drivers in situations outside of standard procedures and various emergencies. Coordinates and mobilizes resources to respond to emergency situations. Responds to telephone calls from school personnel and parents concerning routing information, late arrival of buses, complaints concerning bus drivers, and related matters. Performs related duties as assigned. Dispatches buses and assists with matters concerning safety, accident reports, public relations, and data collection. Compiles information for special studies of bus operations as requested by higher-level personnel. Possesses the ability to multi-task, have good stress management and make precise decisions. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.