What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher position at La Porte Independent School District?
Position: Transportation Dispatcher
Location: Support Services Center
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Communicate effectively with transportation, school district, and community members through use of multi-line telephone, face-to-face, and two-way radios.
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- CDL, not required
- TAPT Specialist Certification, preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Applications and applicable transportation software
- Excellent organizational, communication, team, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills
- Effective telephone skills
- Bilingual – Spanish, preferred
Experience:
- Transportation experience, preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Communicate effectively with transportation staff, parents, students and school district staff members
- Use transportation software to communicate with staff and community members
- Notify drivers, parents and school personnel of any changes in a student’s bus service, such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time of bus pick-up/drop-off.
- Answer phones and transfers caller to appropriate staff member.
- Contact emergency personnel when warranted and advise drivers in emergency situations.
- Assist field trip supervisor with assigning buses to drivers and coaches.
- Assist trip drivers with trip tickets and bus keys.
- Prepare various reports as required by the state, district or department.
- Maintain confidentiality of all records.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisors or director of transportation.
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Radio communication equipment, computer and peripherals.
Posture: Sitting for extended periods, repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate a keyboard and other office equipment as necessary
Motion: Frequent sitting, walking bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying of 50 pounds or greater
Environment: Work outside and inside with minimal exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged and irregular hours and occasional out of district travel. Must be available for night and weekend shifts, as needed.
Apply:
Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at www.lpisd.org
Other Information:
The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.
Pay Grade: Manual Trades, Pay Grade 1, 210 Days
Minimum: $11.22
Midpoint: $13.46