Dispatcher (SEC II)

TRANSPORATION DISPATCHER (SEC II)

Rate of Pay : Per the PEAO Master Agreement, starting $17.62

DESCRIPTION:

The Bus Dispatcher coordinates and monitors daily bus operations to ensure safe, timely, and efficient transportation of students and/or passengers. This position serves as the main communication link between drivers, the transportation department, and school/building personnel. This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Transportation Coordinator, including data entry, recordkeeping, and general office assistance. Part-time and may include early morning, afternoon or evenings shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule, assign, and adjust bus routes and driver assignments as needed.
• Monitor bus locations and schedules to ensure on-time performance.
• Receive and respond to calls, messages, and radio communications from drivers, parents, and staff.
• Provide drivers with updated route instructions, detour information, and weather-related changes.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, driver logs, and service calls.
• Assist in emergency situations by dispatching resources and communicating with appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with mechanics, supervisors, and drivers to address vehicle issues promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in dispatching, transportation, or logistics preferred.
• Prior experience in school transportation, bus dispatching, or related field desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient in basic computer applications and dispatching software.
• Knowledge of local geography, streets, and school locations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to get along and communicate with staff, administrators, public, and others.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is standard office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon activities. Employee may be involved in stressful situations.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI Phone Number

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