What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher position at Fairfield ISD Transportation Services?
TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER
FISD TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Dispatch drivers and school buses. Monitor and respond to two-way radio communication. Answer, record, and route telephone calls. Record absentee calls and assign substitutes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficient keyboarding, data entry, word processing and file maintenance skills.
- Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principals.
- Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and word processing.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
MAJOR RESP0NSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Dispatch drivers and vehicles on a daily basis.
- Monitor and respond to radio communications.
- Track absence calls from transportation staff.
- Assign substitute drivers and monitors for bus routes as needed.
- Respond to driver requests for assistance as needed.
- Process and arrange for extra-curricular transportation requests.
- Track, process and submit reports associated with school transportation.
- Order parts, equipment and other supplies as needed.
- Periodically check to ensure that bus video cameras are operational.
- Oversee all operations at the bus barn to include white fleet usage, fuel orders, vehicle registration and mechanic
This position requires early hours. Schedule will match the hours of regular bus operations.
For more information, please contact Mr. Rick Hartley, Director of Student Services, at 903.389.2532 or by email at rick.hartley@fairfieldisd.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fairfield ISD is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.