Transportation West

Overview

Join to apply for the Transportation - Dispatcher role at Frisco ISD

Dispatch communications with school bus drivers and buses. Provide phone support for incoming/outgoing calls regarding buses and campuses, parents, District staff, and the community. Assist the Transportation Department in providing proper coverage of all routes, field trips, midday routes, and auxiliary routes/trips.

• Advise drivers on routes and schedule during route time or field trips.
• Activate emergency call procedures.
• Assign all substitute drivers and buses.
• Keep a daily operation summary for the dispatch area.
• Maintain log on all route-related incoming phone and radio calls.
• Maintain radio contact in regard to route designations with route buses and relay pertinent information.
• Provide drivers and staff directions regarding transportation of students in Frisco ISD.
• Keep calm in a busy office environment and in the midst of emergency situations.
• Drive or monitor a school bus when necessary.
• Support field trip operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Some college preferred
• Valid CDL with passenger, air brake, and safety endorsements (preferred)
• 20-hour TEA Safety certification class OR willingness to complete
• First Aid and CPR certification class OR willingness to complete

• Able to pass annual DOT physical/drug testing
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Meets All Qualifications Of a School Bus Driver
• Must be able to work split shift
• Must be available to work Saturdays for field trip dispatch
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to work together as a team with a spirit of cooperation
• Capable of responding in emergency situations
• Ability to drive or monitor a school bus
• Ability to pass annual and random DOT (Department of Transportation) physical/drug testing
• Ability to physically perform a front and back door bus evacuation
• Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aid techniques on the ground or floor
• Ability to walk the equivalent of at least one mile daily
• Ability to lift 30lbs and maneuver effectively in a school bus

• Minimum of 2 years of experience driving a school bus preferred
• Advise drivers on routes and schedule during route time or field trips.
• Activate emergency call procedures.
• Assign all substitute drivers and buses.
• Keep a daily operation summary for the dispatch area.
• Maintain log on all route-related incoming phone and radio calls.
• Maintain radio contact in regard to route designations with route buses and relay pertinent information.
• Provide drivers and staff directions regarding transportation of students in Frisco ISD.
• Keep calm in a busy office environment and in the midst of emergency situations.
• Drive or monitor a school bus when necessary.
• Support field trip operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District. Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged sitting, repetitive motions, and computer use. Work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes. Frequent lifting up to 30 pounds. Occasional interruptions.