Assistant Bus Dispatcher

About the role

Assist the Bus Dispatcher in coordinating and implementing bus schedules in a large school district which supplies much of its own transportation; perform related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispatching buses to assigned bus pick-up points.
• Maintain transportation records relative to drivers' time, mileage, gasoline used, etc.
• Check drivers' licenses periodically and follow up on required physical examinations of drivers.
• Supervise loading and unloading of children on to and from buses.
• Operate a school bus, as required.
• Call Handling: Receive calls from service technicians and customers, record significant information, and prioritize calls based on urgency.
• Support Dispatcher: Assist with incoming calls, transmit information, and provide solutions when problems arise.
• Service Coordination: Dispatch service calls and emails, set daily schedules for technicians, and monitor routes and statuses.

Requirements

• Knowledge of school district geographical area.
• Knowledge of all bus routes and bus stops.
• Knowledge of all rules, regulations, and policies related to transportation within the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, parents, and school staff members.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• One year of satisfactory bus driving and/or motor vehicle dispatching experience.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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Pay

As per labor contract.

Schedule

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