Transportation Dispatcher

Job Title

Under general supervisor, establishes and coordinates the assignment, scheduling and routing of all transportation vehicles; maintain a variety of department records; perform a wide variety of specialized and analytical duties related with the safe and efficient operation of a comprehensive school bus operation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

Although other duties may be assigned, the essential duties include the following:

• Plans, schedules and assigns driver personnel for transportation vehicle operations.
• Coordinates transportation vehicles route and stops for student riders.
• Arranges for call offs.
• Dispatches transportation vehicles for trips and other special events.
• Coordinates use of district vehicles.
• Supplies general information to the public and other concerned parties regarding departments policies, and procedures.
• Communicates with appropriate individual regarding problems concerning transportation.
• Assists director in resolving public concerns.
• Inputs data and information to records, cards, and files requiring great accuracy.
• Update transportation databases. Maintains daily vehicle reports.
• Operates two-way radio office equipment.
• Other duties as assigned
• Drives a bus when necessary.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Principles, practices and methods of school bus transportation
• Rules and regulations applicable to the operations of school buses and transporting students and methods of scheduling and dispatching a school transportation fleet.
• Modern office methods and practices
• Receptionist and telephone techniques
• General public relations.
• Office Organization.
• Good driving record
• Assist in planning safe and efficient bus routes and schedules
• Keep clear and accurate records
• Use good judgment
• Understand, interpret and apply rules and written directions.
• Deal with students, parents and school district personnel with tact and poise.
• Acquire technical information, terminology and procedures quickly.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent and one year of related experience.

Experience

• Two years of school bus transportation or related filed. three years' experience in record keeping.
• Public school district experience desirable.

Personal Qualities

• Must have a pleasing personality and ability to get along with adults. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities in situation requiring diplomacy, friendliness, confidentiality, poise, tact and good judgment.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, bend and kneel; Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Good physical condition as determined by pre and post-employment inquires and health report. Must be able to pass district pre-employment and random drug testing.

Licenses

• Valid California Class B with a PS Endorsement Driver's License and a California specials Drivers Certificate, First Aid, a DV H-6 printout is required prior to employment. And must continue to maintain all licenses in good standing.

Required

• All applicants are required to complete the pre-screen Background Clearance, and Drug Testing.
• Native American preferable and an Equal Opportunity Employer 25 U.S.C.S. 472 et. Seg.