Transportation Dispatcher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gilbert Unified School District

Purpose Statement :

The job of Transportation Dispatcher is done for the purpose / s of coordinating the assignment of drivers and vehicles;

assisting drivers with route changes; responding to questions of parents and school administration and supporting student transportation needs..

Essential Functions

Communicates information and instructions to drivers (e.g., schedules, route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, etc.

for the purpose of maintaining busing activities and advising drivers of how to resolve a variety of situations.

• Dispatches Bus / Van drivers, Monitors and district vehicles for the purpose of meeting schedule demands.
• Resolve schedule problems (e.g., construction rerouting, substitutes, etc.) for the purpose of revising routes and ensuring that transportation services are not disrupted.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., students, parents, police department, teachers, etc.) for the purpose of providing information relating to bus routes and / or schedules and resolving operational problems.
• Schedules routes, workload, special trips, driver training activities, or special situations (e.g., vehicle breakdown, accident, etc.

for the purpose of balancing work assignments and assisting drivers and trainers to accomplish their work safely and efficiently.

• Supports Transportation Administrators for the purpose of planning and coordinating bus routes and schedules and solving daily operational problems.
• Drives a district Van or Activity bus when necessary to pick up and deliver students and or employees.

Other Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems.

• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes geographic areas served by district transportation system;
• laws and regulations related to the transportation of students by school bus; school bus scheduling and dispatching practices;

and applicable sections of State Education Vehicle Code and other applicable laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and / or meetings; gather and / or collate data; and use job-related equipment.

• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes;
• and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals;

work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, 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 moderate to significant.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others;

and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling;

some climbing and balancing; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing.

The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. Education

Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Required Testing

Alcohol and Drug Test

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

CPR / First Aid Certificate valid

AZ Driver’s license Clearances

Must possess a valid DPS IVP Level One Fingerprint Card.

FLSA Status

Non Exempt Approval Date

July 1, 2023 Salary Grade

Grade 113 - 9 Month