Transportation Dispatcher

DispatcherLOS FRESNOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Title: Dispatcher Wage/Hour Status: Non-exemptReports to: Transportation Administrator Pay Grade: 5Dept./School: Transportation Department Date Revised: October 3, 2023PRIMARY PURPOSECoordinate assignments and schedules of bus drivers, routes, trips and vehicles to ensure quality, efficient, and economical transportation services.Education/Certification: HS diploma or equivalent/ Bilingual (English/Spanish) Effective telephone and communication skills Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively Proficient map reading skillsExperience: 2 years’ experience preferred Pass annual criminal record check Pass annual Texas Department of Public Safety driving recordMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESRoutes1. Coordinate assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, trips, vehicles, and substitutes in accordance with established procedures.2. Assist in preparing data required to plan bus routes. Assist in preparing and updating route maps.Communication3. Maintain updated route/trip information for easy access. Dispatch drivers and vehicles and communicate with them using a telephone and two-way radio.4. Notify drivers, parents and school personnel of any changes in a student's bus service, such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time or bus change.5. Maintain good public relations with students and school personnel. Communicate with students, parents, school staff and community about school transportation issues in accordance with established procedures.Operations6. Assist in obtaining mileage on all bus routes and travel. Assist in maintaining/updating student bus registers, and in conducting scheduled student bus counts.7. Prepare reports as required by transportation director.8. Post route/trip schedules and insure drivers are notified, Maintain logs on communication with personnel regarding confirmations, cancellations and changes. Performs all duties in a safe manner (including any required driving) to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.Other9. Work irregular hours.10. Understand laws and regulations on transportation safety.Equipment Used: Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Work Environment: Intense communication environment (radio, telephone, and personal). Moderate walking, standing, climbing, lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work inside and outside around moving objects.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.