PRIMARY FUNCTION: Position is responsible for bus operations by dispatching employees to ensure that school bus routes are covered. The dispatcher monitors bus runs to ensure driver response for all runs for regular and special education students, activity and athletic programs, and field trips ensuring each schedule follows established guidelines and procedures. This role monitors radio and responds to unexpected situations to include major events such as school bus accidents and inclement weather.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director (Operations)

SALARY SCHEDULE: (Grade 8 with CDL/Grade 6 without CDL)

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level: High School Diploma

Preferred: An Associate's Degree; or 60 semester / 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited organization

2. Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• One year of experience in school transportation, as a driver, scheduler or dispatcher

• Thorough knowledge of school bus transportation operations.

• Thorough knowledge of school locations and local roadway systems.

• Strong analytical and organization skills
• Must be able to interpret written instructions and provide oral communication; ability to communicate effectively in person and with a 2-way radio system

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to drive a school bus.
• Ability to collect and organize detailed information and prepare required reports.

• Commercial Driver’s License within 120 days of employment with all appropriate/required endorsements for operating a school bus

• Valid Driver’s License
• Skill in the use of data and word processing equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

1. Assures that buses and drivers are available for all daily routes and special occasion routes.

2. Assigns daily and weekend charters and community bus trips.
3. Assigns standby drivers to routes in emergencies/absences.
4. Assures effective, safe, and timely dispatch of buses.
5. Monitors two-way radio communication while buses are enroute.
6. Maintains a daily log of information concerning bus operations.
7. Coordinates bus repairs between drivers and bus garage.
8. Locates responsible parties to receive special education students when parent/guardian is not present.

9. Resolves complaints from community and school personnel.
10. Distributes information to bus drivers.
11. May drive a school bus as needed.
12. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 250 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience. Exempt

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS (Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.) [ X ] Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds [ ] Frequent climbing up to _ feet, and/or working on building roofs. [ X ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter. [ X ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards. [ X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods. [X] Other: Incumbents must hold a valid driver’s license, must have reliable personal transportation, and must be able to drive between various sites each day.