Transportation Dispatcher [TS58]

Must reside in Laramie County

TSS/260 day contract

Monday-Friday

8 hours daily

Pay Column L: $19.62/hourly

• Benefits

Job Description

Laramie County School District #1

Dispatcher

Purpose Statement

The job of Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for processing service requests pertaining to routine and emergency maintenance issues; maintaining department records in accordance with mandated requirements; operating the radio system; driving a bus as needed; and coordinating assigned projects.

This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Assists Coordinator - Activity and Coordinator - Route within their specified duties as required for the purpose of scheduling drivers for trips or assisting drivers with routing issues.
• Compiles a variety of data (e.g. incident reports, inspections, student counts, mileage, time card, logs, receipts, employee files, etc.) for the purpose of developing formal reports, conveying information, and complying with mandated requirements.
• Informs school personnel, students, parents, maintenance, and/or law enforcement (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, routes, changes, maintenance issues, violations, accident, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for their follow-up action.
• Maintains service-related files and records (e.g. mileage logs, servicing schedules and worksheets, DMV requirements, etc.) for the purpose of prioritizing routine maintenance; minimizing vehicle damage; and/or avoiding service disruptions.
• Operate radio system for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information to/from drivers.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, IEP''s, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs functions of a school Bus Driver (as needed) for the purpose of meeting the district''s transportation service needs.
• Processes a variety of materials (e.g. service orders, route changes, travel arrangements, recordings, workers comp, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing action and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Provides the functions of bus driver when required for the purpose of ensuring bus are able to transport students.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff (e.g. stop locations, schedule, state regulated policies, etc.) for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
• Responds to injuries and/or accidents for the purpose of complying with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Schedules work assignments (e.g. route or changes, driver or sub, assistant or sub, bus, special needs, transitional, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion of transportation routes in a timely manner.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Transportation Department.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating two way radio and county emergency radio; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; performing standard clerical procedures; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent department policies and procedures; office practices and procedures; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job''s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job''s functions require the following physical demands:

occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 15% walking, 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing: None Specified

Certificates and Licenses: CPR/First Aid Certificate

Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

CDL with P and S endorsements

Defensive Driving Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status: Non Exempt