Days Per Year: 226

MIN: $19.40

MID: $22.83

JOB TITLE:  Dispatcher

                    Transportation Department

REPORTS TO:  Director of Transportation

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:  Nonexempt                

PAY GRADE:  Aux 7                

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

A Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating assignments and schedules of bus driver routes and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and economical transportation services. Record absentee calls and assign substitutes.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test

Preferred:

• One+ year experience as a certified school bus driver

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Competent in standard office equipment and computer applications
• Ability to receive and give verbal instructions clearly and effectively
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to maintain customer oriented attitude and emotional control under stress
• Proficient map reading skills 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Answer, record, and route internal and external telephone calls.
• Coordinate assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for morning, mid-day and afternoon shifts.
• Assist with or coordinate extracurricular transportation.
• Dispatch drivers and vehicles and communicate with them using a telephone and two-way radio
• Communicate with parents and school personnel regarding bus schedules
• Maintain good public relations with students and school personnel
• Assist with emergency situations
• Maintain all required physical and computerized logs, worksheets, files, and reports related to dispatch operations.
• Perform bus driving duties when required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Monitor and direct the work of bus drivers and attendants

Equipment used:

• Radio communication equipment
• Multi-line telephone system
• Computer / Copier
• School Bus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.  This position will also require traveling within the district. Mental demands: Maintain emotional control, ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written in English for safety reasons. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.