School Bus Dispatcher

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This position will be responsible for school bus dispatching, scheduling, and general office duties. Successful candidates must qualify to drive a school bus. An ideal candidate will be very proficient with computers, possess professional communication skills, have an excellent attendance history, and be a team player. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Full benefits package available the 1st of the month following 60 days
• Flexible scheduling available
• Paid training leading to a CDL
• No CDL experience necessary
• Weekly pay periods
• Make a difference in student/passenger lives every day

• Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, bus attendants, teachers, passengers, principals, and total school or program staff.
• Bus drivers shall achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation Inc. and/or other approved agencies.

• Operate all vehicle types in transporting passengers used by Dean
• Identify with geographic service area of school district and routes you travel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances.
• Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of youthful riders.
• Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with company policies.
• Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
• Shall be able to conduct a bus evacuation drill as required by Transportation Management.
• Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, turn in at the specified time.
• Conduct yourself as a professional Dean Transportation staff member at all times.
• Operate all vehicle lifts as prescribed in company policy.
• Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
• Be able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices required by the passenger.

The following physical tasks will be performed as part of the job.

• Opening and closing a bus hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements of the engine.
• Opening and closing of bus entrance and emergency doors.
• Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, with or without a passenger, onto a lift platform, by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push / pull pressure.
• Bending, supporting and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a school bus.
• Carrying and lifting into and from the school bus, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes.
• Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the school bus.
• Bend, stretch, pull and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of emergency exits on demand.

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• Full-time

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