What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher position at Harrisburg School District?
Purpose Of Position
Maintain efficient communications and route assignments among the fleet of vehicles operated for the transportation of students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
260 Days per year, 8 Hours per day
$18.57 per hour
Maintain efficient communications and route assignments among the fleet of vehicles operated for the transportation of students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Dispatch personnel and vehicles as prescribed by Supervisor.
- Serve as receptionist for the Transportation Office and assume primary responsibility for the two-way radio communication system.
- Assigns students to appropriate vehicles and routes.
- Maintains and updates student routing and attendance schedules using available technology.
- Assist with in-servicing and proper training of crossing guard personnel.
- Verify and record for use by the Transportation Program, the calendars, time schedules, closings, late starts, and early dismissals for all schools and students served.
- Works with contractors to secure substitute personnel for absent drivers.
- Confirm, arrange, and maintain files on field trips.
- Assist the supervisor in maintaining reports on mandated services for vehicles.
- Maintain contractor/driver employment files and credentials.
- Compile and prepare data regarding contracted services.
- Track and document student attendance for mandated reports.
- HS Diploma or the equivalent required with relative work experience in the area of transportation services. Experience in school transportation services is a plus.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office and other office equipment is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and have organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to communicate orally and in writing ideas and concepts effectively. Proficient communication and organizational skills.
260 Days per year, 8 Hours per day
$18.57 per hour
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