Transportation Dispatcher

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Director and Transportation Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Transportation Administrators this position is responsible for dispatching transportation staff to ensure safe and timely transportation of students to school and related school events. Will provide input in the development and maintenance of bus routes and provide assistance with emergencies and adjustments due to accidents weather breakdowns or school schedules. May assist parents drivers and administrators in the resolution of problem situations.

Salary: Per USW CBA (New) $20 - $23.90/hour

DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Daily dispatching of transportation staff.
2. Assign extra trips.
3. Alter reroute and rearrange schedules as directed.
4. Working knowledge and skills with MS Excel MS Word and Google.
5. Monitor and appropriately respond to all bus radio calls.
6. May as necessary assign and acquaint transportation staff including substitutes to routes.
7. Provide input in the development monitoring and modification of bus routes to maintain the most efficient and effective transportation operation.
8. Provide timely and appropriate responses to parental inquiries and concerns.
9. Coordinate with instructional staff and administrators as necessary to schedule transportation for field trips special assignments and related activities.
10. Participate as necessary in staff student and consultative meetings.
11. Work cooperatively with staff parents and the public.
12. Maintain records and prepare reports.
13. Attend professional meetings safety meetings and other meetings as requested.
14. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency.

2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school transportation department or related field.

3. Basic computer skills.

4. Ability to learn and/or demonstrated ability in working with a computerized routing program.

5. Thorough knowledge of the districts streets bus routes and all appropriate areas.

6. Thorough knowledge of all pertinent federal state and local regulations laws policies and procedures.

7. CDL Class B license Michigan School Bus Driver Qualifications licenses and prior bus driving experience preferred.

8. Demonstrated ability to function positively under stress and severe time constraints.

9. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Must be able to work well with students parents and co-workers.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender and gender identity disability age or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road Saginaw MI 48603
Telephone: Fax:
Email: Web:

Required Experience:

Senior IC