Transportation Dispatcher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
> Maintains an up-to-date listing of school buses and assigned drivers and assistants.
> Assures ready access to an up-to-date route sheet for each scheduled route.
> Assures that each scheduled route is appropriately covered by utilizing available relief or substitute drivers/assistants.
> Maintains an accurate daily attendance roster of drivers and assistants.
> Using other designated buses and drivers, provides for removal of unruly students from buses.
> Maintains cordial working relationships with assigned drivers and assistants.
> Checks driver’s licenses to ensure that drivers have a valid license prior to operating a school bus.
> Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of all facets of driver and driver assistant duties as outlined in state and district regulations.
> Ensures that drivers and driver assistants clock their times accurately and that any write-in time is accurately reflected on the daily report.
> Operate two-way radio base stations; operate paging system as required; record radio communications as required.
> Communicate with department employees, dispatching to needed locations to respond to routine requests or emergency situations.
> Monitor special equipment as assigned and maintain appropriate records.
> Maintain or assist in maintaining assigned files and records; receive and process information according to established guidelines and procedures.
> Communicate with outside organizations, businesses, government organizations, local police and others as appropriate; communicate with Board members as necessary.
> Communicate with parents, supervisors, school administrators and department employees; receive requests, questions, concerns and suggestions and provide routine information and assistance or route to appropriate personnel.
> Maintain current knowledge of routes and locations to assure timely services and accurate information.
> Perform a variety of clerical support duties as assigned; type correspondence, memos and other items; compile data from clearly defined sources and prepare reports; answer telephone, route calls or messages; prepare and process requisitions; distribute mail.
> Operate standard office machines.
> Performs other duties as assigned.
> Maintain regular attendance.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
> Minimum of SSCE with at least six months radio dispatching experience with a Valid driver's license;
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested Candidates/Applicants should forward a Copy of their CVs to the HR: [email protected]
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.