Transportation Dispatcher (226 Days)

* Ensures routes/trips are covered/assigned based on the trip bidding process. * Monitor field trips in the system and conduct trip bidding * Dispatches transportation vehicles for trips and other special events. * Responsible for the distribution of keys and radios. * Answer phone and two-way radio calls; respond to routine requests or emergency situations. * Communicates with outside organizations, local police and others as appropriate; receive requests, questions, concerns and suggestions and provide routine information and assistance or route to appropriate personnel. * Maintain current knowledge of routes and school locations to assure timely services and accurate information. * Reviews bus routes and/or trips for efficiency and effectiveness and communicates with management of recommendations. * Ensures and verifies all clock times and payroll for drivers and monitors are accurate and reports are completed for assigned drivers of trips. * Collect bus maintenance request forms from drivers. * Assists in the distribution and collection of route/bid or trip sheets; ensures student counts are completed. * Reviews and understands the transportation guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency in decisions and actions. * Demonstrates success in resolving conflict consistently and appropriately. * Foster good relations with campuses, teachers and parents. * Present oneself as a role model for employees with regards to proper attire, grooming standards and positive attitude. * Must also be able to write correspondence and effectively present information. * Analyze problems and offer multiple solutions as needed. * Maintain and provide required reports to the transportation administration team Education Required/Preferred Education Level Field of Study/Concentration Required High School Diploma or GED Preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university Licenses/Certifications Required/Preferred License/Certification (use text field to specify) Other Licenses/Certifications Required- Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsements Experience Required/Preferred Experience Ranges Type of Experience Additional Details Required- Entry Level Direct One (1) of experience - as a dispatcher in a transportation or related field required Preferred- 2 Three (3) years