TITLE : Transportation Dispatcher / Staff Support

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• Holds a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B, Endorsements P and S that is valid for interstate driving and a Kentucky School Bus Driver Certificate or must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B, Endorsements P and S that is valid for interstate driving and a KY School Bus Driver Certificate within ninety (90) days of employment
• Has the ability to read and follow written directions
• Has two years of secretarial and clerical experience preferred
• Has the ability to type at an appropriate skill level
• Has skills in filing, and telephone and computer operation
• Has the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Has experience handling confidential information
• Has demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff and community

REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL : To assist the Transportation Department with various tasks and activities required to provide an efficient transportation services system

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Be familiar with and follow accordingly written statutes, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor in response to routine requests and emergency situations
• Communicate with parents, students, staff and community; handling information appropriately and professionally while maintaining confidentiality
• Operate two-way radio base stations and paging systems as required.
• Coordinate with school administration and others responsible for planning all field trips
• Assist in the implementation of all Board Policies as they relate to transportation
• Create work orders in response to bus driver’s pre-trip forms and communicate with Fleet Service Department in response to bus breakdowns
• Keep a daily log of activities and relay pertinent information to the appropriate supervisors in a timely manner
• Assist in preparing bus routes, rosters and schedules when requested by the Director of Transportation
• Drive a school bus in emergency situations as requested by the Director of Transportation
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Hourly (Grade 31)
• 8.0 hours per day
• 40 hours per wk.
• 244 days
• 12 months
• Board approved 6 / 12 / 08, Revised 10 / 9 / 08, Revised 6 / 12 / 2014, Revision 6-11-2015

Last updated : 2024-05-09