Assistant Dispatcher, Job 25-0816 DSSC

Everett, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hours for this position are 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

JOB TITLE: Dispatcher Assistant

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Transportation - MACP

REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in performing school bus dispatching functions to provide students with safe and efficient transportation to and from school and other activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist the dispatcher to develop and maintain current bus routes stops and schedules for programs consistent with District policies and State requirements.
Assist the dispatcher to develop and maintain current route maps for office and driver use.
Monitor driver sign-on times; morning sub coverage; assign midday runs; assign buses and drivers for early dismissal routes.
Assists with implementation of route and schedule changes including communication with parents and school personnel as required.
Communicate positively and tactfully with drivers principals and staff regarding discipline problems on buses.
Assist the Transportation Coordinator with student management issues.
Answer phones and monitor radio communication with drivers.
Track and assign field trips to drivers; monitor field trip costs communicate with customers regarding trips and provide cost estimates and charter coverage for field trips.
Schedule organize and monitor work assignments.
Develop and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Assist with daily dispatch coverage.
Bus driving duties when necessary.
Comply with District Policies.
Maintain consistent attendance at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified.
Such other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills Knowledge and Abilitiesrequired to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

Skill and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all individuals in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain trust and confidentiality.
Ability to develop positive amenable relationships with staff students and public.
Ability to perform professionally while under pressure and tight timelines.
Skill and ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform physical work both indoors and outdoors to include walking standing bending and lifting.
Knowledge of and ability to use various office equipment related to job responsibilities.
Ability to operate basic computer systems including Microsoft programs routing software Kronos etc. to perform general tasks.
Knowledge and ability to perform basic math including calculations such as addition subtraction multiplication fractions percents and/or ratios.
Knowledge of the principles practices and methods of transportation operations.
Ability to perform job duties independently read instructions maps and to determine District boundaries.
Skill and abilities of effective organization and efficiency.
Skill and abilities of accuracy and attention to detail.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or its equivalent.
Valid Washington State drivers license with acceptable driving record.
CDL license and bus driver certification or ability to obtain prior to end of 60-day probationary period.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Previous experience as a school bus driver.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Assistant Dispatcher

	Occasionally 1% - 33%	Frequently 34% - 65%	Continually 66% - 100%
Sitting		X
Standing		X
Walking		X
Crouching	X
Kneeling/Crawling	X
Stooping	X
Twisting Knees	X
Twisting Waist		X
Twisting Neck		X
Climbing	X
Balancing			X
Leg/Foot Use			X
Reaching			X
Handling/Grasping			X
Fingering/Feeling			X
Pushing/Pulling		X
Lifting/Carrying	X
Talking			X
Hearing			X
Vision			X
Near Acuity		X
Far Acuity		X
Depth Perception			X
Color Vision			X
Field of Vision			X
Smell			X
Work Outdoors		X
Work Indoors		X

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher ) Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson ) and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker ). Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen Director ). Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett WA 98204.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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