Router Dispatcher

Montebello Unified School District•Montebello, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Open Competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies that occur within twelve months (the term of the list). Candidate will be required to work eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, and twelve (12) months per year. Applicants must submit proof of all required documents to be considered for the examination process. Duration of eligibility list: Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list that will remain valid for six months from the date of approval by the Personnel Commission. General Purpose: Under general supervision, plans and coordinates regular and special education bus schedules and organizes curricular and activity trips as necessary to transport students; plans and reschedules buses for late-in, early-out, and student free days; coordinates and assigns scheduled work left unfilled due to bus driver absences; performs the duties of a school bus driver to maintain appropriate service levels; and performs related duties as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a full journey-level class requiring a thorough knowledge of the laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the operation of all classes of vehicles in the District's fleet of buses and passenger vans.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, G.E.D. equivalency, or higher.
Five (5) years of experience in the operation of all school bus types.
A valid California Class A or B Commercial Driver's License, with passenger endorsement and air brakes certification.
A valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by an agency recognized by the district.
A valid School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol.
A valid Driving Record Form issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Possession of a valid D-51 Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Incumbents must pass Department Of Transportation bi-annual physical exam (DL-51).
Maintain vision requirements established for School Bus Drivers by the DMV.
Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, walk, run, and crawl.
Perform light to intermediate physical exertion.
Lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighting up to 75 pounds.
Reach in all directions.
Interact with the general public.
Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
Drive in various weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, and poor visibility.
Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience in dispatching, scheduling routes, and providing training for bus drivers is preferred, but not required.
Possession of a valid State of California Department of Education School Bus Driver Trainer Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitors schedules, routes, and bus driver availability to ensure that daily transportation needs of regular and special education students are met.
Coordinates and assigns scheduled work left unfilled due to bus driver absences.
Assists in coordinating with school administrators regarding schedule changes, activity trips, and athletic events affecting transportation needs.
Contacts emergency services and school administrators regarding vehicle collisions.
Operates a computer to verify pertinent student and routing information and prints a variety of reports as necessary.
Confers with parents regarding student transportation issues.
Operates a two-way radio base station and communicates with drivers according to established radio procedures.
Performs minor maintenance, servicing and repairs to District buses, vans and vehicles.
Performs a variety of office and administrative support duties as assigned.
Performs the duties of a school bus driver, as necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.