Dispatcher/Routing Specialist
About The Position
Provide a positive district image for all parents, visitors and personnel who desire information and/or service. Ability to communicate calmly and clearly in stressful situations. Operate and utilize modern routing software. Develop bus routes and schedules. Assess effectiveness of routes. Review each route to ensure safe and efficient travel. Make changes to routes as needed and notify schools, parents/students, district departments, and drivers in advance of said changes. Schedule special events, field trips and other routine and non-routine bus-related needs. Monitor driver adherence to schedules and routes. Coordinate and assist with the dispatch of District transportation vehicles. Coordinate transportation for McKinney/Vento students through communications with Community Education Director. Comply with all State Law and District policies and regulations. Perform and properly complete pre-trip inspections of buses. Comply with all traffic and discipline policies set forth. Maintain numerous confidential files and records. Provide the Supervisor with information for the 100 day report. Substitute as a school bus driver in times of absences and/or emergencies. Responsible for arming/disarming transportation offices as needed. Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED Certificate.
- Experience in scheduling and dispatching school buses.
- Ability to operate communications equipment.
- Ability to operate office machines including copiers, fax, calculators and IP phone system.
- Possess excellent customer service skills.
- Computer experience; Windows, Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
- Have 3 years bus driving experience.
- Have a valid CDL license.
- Must possess valid Arizona school bus certification.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication channels with all district staff.
- Ability to read and interpret maps.
- Ability to understand and interpret road maps, street signs, and related information.
- Ability to respond orally and, as required, in writing, to questions, inquiries.
- Able to provide assistance and information to co-workers, school district staff, and others having business with the district.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a positive district image for all parents, visitors and personnel who desire information and/or service.
- Communicate calmly and clearly in stressful situations.
- Operate and utilize modern routing software.
- Develop bus routes and schedules.
- Assess effectiveness of routes.
- Review each route to ensure safe and efficient travel.
- Make changes to routes as needed and notify schools, parents/students, district departments, and drivers in advance of said changes.
- Schedule special events, field trips and other routine and non-routine bus-related needs.
- Monitor driver adherence to schedules and routes.
- Coordinate and assist with the dispatch of District transportation vehicles.
- Coordinate transportation for McKinney/Vento students through communications with Community Education Director.
- Comply with all State Law and District policies and regulations.
- Perform and properly complete pre-trip inspections of buses.
- Comply with all traffic and discipline policies set forth.
- Maintain numerous confidential files and records.
- Provide the Supervisor with information for the 100 day report.
- Substitute as a school bus driver in times of absences and/or emergencies.
- Responsible for arming/disarming transportation offices as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
