Dispatcher

Dispatcher

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Vacancy Notice

School: Transportation Department

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Terms of Employment: 260 Days (12 Months) Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Minimum Qualifications/Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Illinois Driver's license.
• Illinois CDL License with school bus passenger endorsement preferred.
• Assistance and training is provided for eligible applicants.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works collaboratively with the Director in the administration of the student transportation services program which meets the requirements of the instructional program and extracurricular activities; in accordance with state law and policies set forth by the Board of Education.
• Responsible for assigning driver routes on a daily basis, troubleshooting, evaluating efficiency of daily operations in accordance with Board Policy, established procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Produce reports, custom listings, forms and tabulations from computerized data.
• Work with principals, parents, and bus drivers regarding scheduling, route design, concerns, and student code of conduct as it relates to student behavior on buses.
• Maintain constant radio communication with bus drivers.
• Maintain accurate and efficient recordkeeping.
• Promote safe practice for all transportation employees.
• Assists in routine office operations.
• Collects and prepares data for computerized routing program.
• Adds, deletes or corrects student and route information.
• Maintains lists by school and category to assure all trips and athletic events are covered throughout the year.
• Establishes and monitors bus routes for the regular school year and summer school.
• Keeps track of route changes and student changes.
• Covers bus routes and/or activities on an as needed basis.
• Communicates with the public and school employees in a courteous and respectful manner regarding route and student issues.
• Assists the office staff in communicating with parents, staff and other school personnel.
• Ensures timely and appropriate responses.
• Attends and assists in all training and in-service staff development.
• Contacts and assigns stand by drivers and substitutes for coverage of regular driver.
• Assist the Director in the administrative forecasting and planning for district service area.
• Initiates, and follows through in the processes required for new transportation employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Pay and Benefits:

$22.67/hour plus benefits. The District can provide additional compensation to candidates who have prior work experience. Full health insurance program with major medical. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension). Paid time off.

Application Process:

Apply online: Attach: cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and reference letters.

Brian Kilinski Executive Director of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator Contact info: View email address on click.appcast.io

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15

420 N. Front Street McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Transportation Office 5805 W. Route 120 McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io