Assistant Dispatcher, Job 25-0816 DSSC

Mukilteo School District•Everett, WA

About The Position

This is a 8 hour per day, 260 day per year, Assistant Dispatcher position with benefits for the Transportation Department at the District Support Services Center. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible. 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.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required 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.
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Valid Washington State driver’s license, with acceptable driving record.
CDL license and bus driver certification, or ability to obtain prior to end of 60-day probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a school bus driver.

Responsibilities

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