Dispatcher/Routing Specialist

TITLE: Dispatcher/Routing Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Supervised by the transportation supervisor and supervisor coordinator.
• Exercises oversight of bus drivers and bus attendants in conjunction with or in the absence of transportation supervisor.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• 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.

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR/GRADE ON SALARY SCHEDULE:

52 week (split shift hours as needed)

Grade I $20.51-$25.39 (DOE)