Transportation Dispatcher Job Warner Robins area,Georgia USA,Transportation

Transportation Dispatcher

Job Code: 460

Department/

Location:

Transportation 8012 F LSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Transportation

Summary and Relationship to the Curriculum:
All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the system's mission statement. This position serves as a single source to assist drivers with emergencies and routine problems while ensuring bus drivers and bus monitors are dispatched efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains the radio network by ensuring drivers are compliant with FCC regulations.

Communicates over the radio and provides solutions to assist drivers.

Contacts appropriate emergency agencies and coordinates emergency actions during crisis situations.

Re-routes and re-schedules drivers as necessary.

Assists school employees and the general public with transportation questions.

Coordinates the assignment of drivers and monitors for Community Based Instruction (CBI).

Utilizes the transportation department's GPS system and prepares reports as needed.

Provides bus locations and data to school system administrators.

Performs administrative functions as required.

Participates in transportation program planning activities.

Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Transportation.

Drives a school bus during emergency situations following bus driver's duties and responsibilities.

Assists the driver trainer with in-service training as required.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). A Two-year college degree in management preferred. Two years of experience in pupil transportation or as a dispatcher is required.

Certificate or License Required: Valid Commercial Driver License Class B with P, S and air brakes endorsements. Must meet all requirements for school bus driver certification.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations. Ability to tactfully communicate system policies and procedures.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to create graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to receive and interpret directions from others.

Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills in relating to students, parents, coworkers and the public. Must possess leadership skills. Must work well under pressure.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequent travel on bus routes involves exposure to outdoor and traffic elements.

Confidential Data Exposure:
The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

Professional Requirement:
Desirable personal characteristics are required. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required. Must report to work on time, meet attendance standards and conduct activities safely.