Transportation Dispatcher

Katy ISD•Houston, TX

About The Position

Knowledgeable of the district transportation services department in order to effectively communicate with the public and relate to staff’s needs. Direct all movement of buses within the assigned transportation service area. Provide the logistical support effort in providing safe and on time transportation to all students of KISD. Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department. Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district, the students and the community.

Requirements

College hours, high school diploma or GED
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain with six months of hire date
Have knowledge of record keeping and office procedures
Pass annual physical in accordance with state law
Negative result on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and district policy
Able to read and interpret maps and routes
Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits
Diplomatic and flexible in dealing with internal/external public
Able to work with minimal supervision
Able to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
High degree of verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a public-school bus driver (preferred)

Responsibilities

Record driver/attendant absence calls.
Assign substitute drivers and attendants to cover driver absences.
Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications.
Respond appropriately and decisively to emergency situations (in person, via telephone, 2-way radio).
Answer and route telephone calls; record and distribute messages in an accurate and timely manner.
Coordinate the tutorial bus routing.
Coordinate the activity trip program.
Assign drivers and buses for activity trips.
Identify and work as needed on non-driving tasks.
Operate any Katy ISD school bus and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all traffic laws, district policies, district regulations and Transportation Department regulations.
Other duties as assigned.