Transportation Dispatcher

Granite School District
US - Utah - Salt Lake City
November 8, 2024

Position Type:
Transportation/Transportation Dispatcher

Date Posted:
11/4/2024

Location:
Transportation

Date Available:
01/02/2025

Closing Date:
11/11/2024 Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact David Gatti, Director at *** or email ***
Job Title

Transportation Dispatcher

Department

Transportation

Supervisor

Director

Salary Schedule

ESP (60)

Lane Placement

K

Contract Length

12 months

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Last Review Date

April 2022

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
The transportation dispatcher dispatches department driving needs via two-way radio communication and written instruction to drivers. The dispatcher is responsible for ensuring all routes and trips are covered in an accurate fashion. The dispatcher receives and processes field trip requests. This position requires the production of reports for supervisory staff to review. Finally, the dispatcher often performs clerical and receptionist duties. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

Ensures all routes and field trips are covered in an accurate manner
Performs clerical and receptionist duties such as typing, mail processing, record keeping,
appointment making, and question answering
Solves workflow coverage problems when they arise
Maintains and updates accurate list of drivers available for field trip assignment
The dispatcher receives requests, computes hours billed, and assigns drivers to field trips
Maintains accurate and updated copies of driver route sheets
Appropriately uses two-way radio to communicate with drivers during driving times
Completes all required forms and paperwork
Drive various sizes, brands, and types of school buses
Performs driver evaluations
Trains new drivers
Teaches re-certification classes
Assign drivers to assist on a regular or irregular basis when conflicts occur (i.e. planning days, early dismissal days for junior high and late-start for high school).
Maintain continuity of the office when supervisors are absent

Non-Essential Functions

Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

Possess basic computer skills (with word processing ability at forty words per minute)
Use office equipment appropriately (telephones, two-way radio, file cabinets)
Understand transportation (routing, stops, special education and securement requirements)
Be able to respond to questions quickly and with accuracy
Possess good oral and written communication skills for communication with students, parents, bus drivers, supervisory staff, and school administrators.
Possess good organization skills
Be able to fairly allocate extra opportunities for work
Be able to remain calm in stressful situations

Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Possess a Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger endorsements

Required Prior Experience
One (1) year of school bus driving experience.

Assigned Decision Making

Make assignments regarding substitute route drivers and field trips within well-defined department and district policies and procedures
Change processes or create new process to improve workflow and accuracy

Interactions with Others
The dispatcher has frequent interactions with drivers and staff: some interactions with parents, students, administrators, and teachers. Dispatcher will assist driver applicants with information about the job.
Supervisory Responsibility
NA
Budget Responsibility
NA
Working Environment

The dispatch desk is a fast-paced position that can often be stressful.
The dispatcher will be called at home during the evening to staff routes.

Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lb.
The dispatcher must be able to pass the annual CDL physical and physical assessment.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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