Lead Driver​/Dispatcher

School Bus Driver

Performs intermediate administrative support work and scheduling for drivers activity, sports and all trips providing a variety of administrative assistant duties and clerical support in an office environment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Assist the Director / Supervisor with the coordination of the daily operation. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Director of Transportation. This job requires a CDL and the employee must maintain a good driving record at all times.

Terms of Employment:
Full-Time; 260 Days/12 Month/8 hours a day Salary Scale:
Per Approved Board Scale FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Director of Transportation & Transportation Supervisor

Qualifications:

The individual has a minimum of three years of experience in school bus operation with a valid CDL is required; has the ability to plan, organize, create routes, and is able to work in a fast paced stressful environment; and must hold a valid operator's license with proper endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Virginia.

Job Duties /

Essential Functions:

• Performs the duties of a driver in all makes and models with or without climate control.
• Dispatches daily to drivers any information needed regarding their students or route
• Answers phones and dispatches drivers
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail
• Assists with reviewing & planning routes using the routing system
• Receives calls from drivers and assistants;
  Secures substitutes
• Prioritizes and assists with driver concerns before they are brought to the Supervisor
• Notifies schools of late buses during the morning routes
• Notify parents of daily bus changes or late buses
• Assists with transportation reporting on an as needed basis
• Provides clerical support to the Direction of Transportation & Supervisor
• Reviewing GPS data and ensuring the driver information is accurate in the system
• Determines daily employee & vehicle needs. Operates the base station for the two-way radio communication on vehicles assigned to the department of pupil transportation.
• Types letters, memos, reports, bulletins, requisitions, invoices, schedules, manuals, records, etc.
• Assists with field and athletic trip driver assignments
• Communicates with schools and outside agencies on transportation related issues.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with the public, school staff, parents and personnel from other departments.
• Coordinates all activities related to computer routing and student bus assignments.
• Will fill in as a substitute bus driver on an as needed basis.
• Performs other related tasks as required
• Will serve as the Activities Coordinator for after school for a period of two semesters within the current school year.

New Kent County Public Schools will conduct a background investigation (fingerprinting) of the individual recommended to fill this vacancy. The New Kent County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or disability is prohibited.

Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.