Transportation Dispatcher

Job Title

Primary

Purpose:

Coordinate, organize and manage personnel and equipment to efficiently and safely transport students and other passengers to designated destinations; assist with accident investigation, student management and discipline problems, and public relations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Education equivalent to completion of high school;
Valid commercial driver license with (P) and (S) endorsements;
Texas school bus driver certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of applicable district policies and procedures

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of commercial transportation vehicles

Knowledge of federal and state traffic laws and regulations

Knowledge of bus evacuation procedures of students including special needs students

Knowledge of supervisory practices

Knowledge of computerized billing systems

Skill in driving commercial transportation vehicles

Skill in performing minor maintenance and safety checks of commercial vehicles

Skill in performing student management techniques, including special needs students

Skill in evacuating students including special needs students during an emergency

Skill in applying supervisory practices

Skill in training maintaining computerized billing systems

Experience:

Three years' experience as a commercial vehicle driver.