Transportation Dispatcher

Reports To: Driver Personnel Manager

Duty Days: 238 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: A06

Qualifications:

College hours, high school diploma or GED


Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements


School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain with six months of hire date


Two years of experience as a public-school bus driver (preferred)


Have knowledge of record keeping and office procedures


Pass annual physical in accordance with state law


Negative result on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and district policy


Able to read and interpret maps and routes


Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits


Diplomatic and flexible in dealing with internal/external public


Able to work with minimal supervision


Able to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively


High degree of verbal communication skills

Primary Purpose:

Knowledgeable of the district transportation services department in order to effectively communicate with the public and relate to staff's needs. Direct all movement of buses within the assigned transportation service area. Provide the logistical support effort in providing safe and on time transportation to all students of KISD. Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department. Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district, the students and the community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Record driver/attendant absence calls.
2. Assign substitute drivers and attendants to cover driver absences.
3. Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications.
4. Respond appropriately and decisively to emergency situations (in person, via telephone, 2-way radio).
5. Answer and route telephone calls; record and distribute messages in an accurate and timely manner.
6. Coordinate the tutorial bus routing.
7. Coordinate the activity trip program.
8. Assign drivers and buses for activity trips.
9. Identify and work as needed on non-driving tasks.
10. Operate any Katy ISD school bus and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all traffic laws, district policies, district regulations and Transportation Department regulations.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, copier, calculator, two-way radio, fax machine, telephone

Working Conditions:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposed to heat, dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel. Prolonged driving and sitting. Irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.