Bus Driver - Dispatcher

BUS DRIVER - DISPATCHER

This position involves responsibility for dispatching buses, scheduling drivers, keeping time records, collecting bus fare monies, and occasional bus driving. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level employee. Direction is exercised over Bus Drivers.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of business arithmetic and business English;
• Ability to drive a bus;
• Ability to direct the work of others through radio communication;
• Ability to get along well with others;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to maintain records;
• Tact, courtesy, good judgment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience driving a bus with experience in the use of two-way radio equipment. Any work experience may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid appropriate level Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required;
• 19-A Examiner Certification and School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI) Certification preferred.

NOTE: In school districts drivers must be at least 2l years of age. In addition, candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education. Where applicable, all candidates must meet the requirements for Bus Drivers set forth in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and any other statutory requirements that apply.