What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher / Field Trip Coordinator position at BRENHAM ISD?
Primary Purpose
First line of contact for all incoming phone calls and directs calls accordingly. Coordinate assignments and schedules of bus drivers, routes, and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and economical transportation services. Helps coordinate and assign vehicles and drivers for all extra-curricular trips. Manages all transportation related emergency calls including accidents. Assist the Administrative Assistant of Transportation as needed. Drive bus as a substitute bus driver when needed.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Class B CDL or Class A with Passenger Endorsement
Texas Bus Driver Certification
Experience
3 years experience as certified school bus driver preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Effective telephone and radio communication skills
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
Proficient map-reading skills
Basic math skills
Ability to use a personal computer to do word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
Ability to use specialized computer programs dealing with transportation routing, planning, and trip scheduling.
Ability to operate bus
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Routes and Schedules
Hourly Rate: $20.81
Duty Days: 226
First line of contact for all incoming phone calls and directs calls accordingly. Coordinate assignments and schedules of bus drivers, routes, and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and economical transportation services. Helps coordinate and assign vehicles and drivers for all extra-curricular trips. Manages all transportation related emergency calls including accidents. Assist the Administrative Assistant of Transportation as needed. Drive bus as a substitute bus driver when needed.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Class B CDL or Class A with Passenger Endorsement
Texas Bus Driver Certification
Experience
3 years experience as certified school bus driver preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Effective telephone and radio communication skills
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
Proficient map-reading skills
Basic math skills
Ability to use a personal computer to do word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
Ability to use specialized computer programs dealing with transportation routing, planning, and trip scheduling.
Ability to operate bus
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Routes and Schedules
- Assist or handle assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts.
- Help maintain data required to plan bus route and post route schedule.
- Write, schedule, and keep daily logs of activity.
Hourly Rate: $20.81
Duty Days: 226
Salary : $21