Transportation Dispatcher
Transportation Dispatcher
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Job Description
**Please be aware if offered a job in the following position it will be contingent on passing a physical.
This position is 8 hours per day/ 12 months per year.**
Purpose Statement:
The job of Transportation Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of coordinating the assignment of drivers and vehicles; assisting drivers with route changes and in emergency situations; coordinating assigned activities; and responding to the questions and concern of parents the public and school administration. This job reports to Assistant Supervisor of Transportation.
Essential Functions
Assists in the maintenance of manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. schedules field trip lists district routes mileage logs etc. for the purpose of providing an uptodate reference and/or complying with all federal/state/district regulations.
Communicates information and instructions to drivers using a twoway radio (e.g. schedules route changes vehicle breakdowns accidents emergencies etc. for the purpose of maintaining busing activities and advising drivers of how to resolve a variety of situations.
Compiles a variety of data (e.g. incident reports inspections student count passenger misconduct mileage etc. for the purpose of developing formal reports; conveying information; and complying with mandated requirements.
Coordinates the use of district buses by outside groups (e.g. assigning buses and drivers collecting fees verifying eligibility providing policy and use statements etc. for the purpose of serving the public while complying with mandated requirements.
Dispatches bus drivers and district vehicles for the purpose of meeting schedule demands.
Maintains manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. schedules field trip lists district routes mileage logs etc. for the purpose of providing an uptodate reference and/or complying with all federal/state/district regulations.
Performs functions of bus driver for the purpose of meeting student transportation needs.
Prepares documentation (e.g. incident reports inspections student count state reports field trip etc. for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Resolves schedule problems (e.g. construction rerouting substitutes driver absenteeism outofservice vehicles etc. for the purpose of revising routes and ensuring that transportation services are not disrupted.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students parents community services other school personnel etc. for the purpose of providing information relating to school boundaries bus routes schedules and/or resolving operational problems.
Schedules bus drivers bus routes summer school transportation field trips nondistrict and Special Education transportation for the purpose of ensuring students are transported in a timely efficient manner.
Other Functions
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple nontechnical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students; two way radio communication; and software application.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75 sitting 20 walking and 5 standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing:
Federal DOT Physical
PreEmployment Drug Screen
Random Drug/Alcohol Screening
Preemployment Proficiency Test
Certificates and Licenses:
CDL
Type B Drivers License w/PS endoresment
CPR/First Aid Certificate (Training provided)
Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Educ. / Training
Six hours annual training required by WY DOT
Maintain evidence of insurability
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Employment Type
Full-Time
