Dispatcher, Transportation

Dispatcher

The job of Dispatcher is done for the purpose of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for designating vehicles; developing routes; processing service requests pertaining to routine and emergency maintenance issues; maintaining department records in accordance with mandated requirements; and coordinating assigned projects.

Essential Functions:

• Compiles a variety of data for the purpose of developing formal reports, conveying information and complying with mandated requirements.
• Coordinates with District personnel in developing routes and schedules for the purpose of determining driver and equipment requirements.
• Distributes bus keys for the purpose of ensuring keys are secure and used by authorized personnel only.
• Informs school personnel and parents of practices for the purpose of providing information for their follow-up action.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.
• Processes a variety of materials for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing action and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
• Responds to injuries and/or accidents for the purpose of complying with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Routes and/or reroutes busses for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient transportation for students.
• Schedules work assignments for the purpose of ensuring completion of transportation routes and trips in a timely manner.
• Secures substitute drivers for the purpose of ensuring all routes are covered.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating two way radio and county emergency radio; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; performing standard clerical procedures; preparing and maintaining accurate records;

and using business telephone etiquette.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent department policies and procedures; office practices and procedures; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;

work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules;

setting priorities; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions; and communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision following standardized…