Description

• Ensures routes/trips are covered/assigned based on the trip bidding process.

• Monitor field trips in the system and conduct trip bidding

• Dispatches transportation vehicles for trips and other special events.

• Responsible for the distribution of keys and radios.

• Answer phone and two-way radio calls; respond to routine requests or emergency situations.

• Communicates with outside organizations, local police and others as appropriate; receive requests, questions, concerns and suggestions and provide routine information and assistance or route to appropriate personnel.

• Maintain current knowledge of routes and school locations to assure timely services and accurate information.

• Reviews bus routes and/or trips for efficiency and effectiveness and communicates with management of recommendations.

• Ensures and verifies all clock times and payroll for drivers and monitors are accurate and reports are completed for assigned drivers of trips.

• Collect bus maintenance request forms from drivers.

• Assists in the distribution and collection of route/bid or trip sheets; ensures student counts are completed.

• Reviews and understands the transportation guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency in decisions and actions.

• Demonstrates success in resolving conflict consistently and appropriately.

• Foster good relations with campuses, teachers and parents.

• Present oneself as a role model for employees with regards to proper attire, grooming standards and positive attitude.

• Must also be able to write correspondence and effectively present information.

• Analyze problems and offer multiple solutions as needed.

• Maintain and provide required reports to the transportation administration team

Qualifications

Education

Required/Preferred Education Level Field of Study/Concentration

Required High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Licenses/Certifications

Required/Preferred License/Certification (use text field to specify)

Other Licenses/Certifications

Required Valid Texas Commercial

Driver's License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsement

Experience Required/Preferred Experience Ranges Type of Experience Additional Detail

Required Entry Level Direct One (1) of experience - as a dispatcher in a transportation or related field required

Preferred 2+ Three (3) years preferred