Transportation Dispatcher 2444

Job Title

Primary Purpose: Coordinate, organize and manage personnel and equipment to efficiently and safely transport students and other passengers to designated destinations; assist with accident investigation, student management and discipline problems, and public relations.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Education equivalent to completion of high school; Valid commercial driver license with (P) and (S) endorsements; Texas school bus driver certification

Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of applicable district policies and procedures Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of commercial transportation vehicles Knowledge of federal and state traffic laws and regulations Knowledge of bus evacuation procedures of students including special needs students Knowledge of supervisory practices Knowledge of computerized billing systems Skill in driving commercial transportation vehicles Skill in performing minor maintenance and safety checks of commercial vehicles Skill in performing student management techniques, including special needs students Skill in evacuating students including special needs students during an emergency Skill in applying supervisory practices Skill in training maintaining computerized billing systems

Experience: Three years' experience as a commercial vehicle driver.