BASIC FUNCTION:
Develop and implement the operational software parameters necessary to create routing schemes, routes and schedules in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, student assignment plan and Board policy. Assign bus drivers to designated routes and special event trips; assign regular and special education students to appropriate and safest bus stop according to residence or location of childcare or afterschool program.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Schedule bus drivers and vehicles in order to assure an effective and efficient utilization of drivers and vehicles; establish routes and schedules in accordance with established guidelines; review routes and schedules to accommodate changes; update route sheets for drivers.
• Assist in the installation and use of various transportation operational software applications; troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware related problems; install version updates; re-install other programs as needed.
• Train new and temporary staff in department procedures, protocols and software use; assign access and login codes to all department staff.
• Provide reports and data to the Transportation Manager for the purposes of improving the safety of our students and the efficiency of the transportation program.
• Analyze proposals from school Board, district administrators and citizen committees in order to evaluate program impact, program cost and feasibilities.
• Assign regular and special education students to appropriate and safest bus stop according to residence or location of childcare or afterschool program.
• Investigate, write reports and/or resolve student incidents, vehicle accidents and students complaints.
• Answer telephones; direct inquiries to the appropriate department or person as needed; place telephone calls to request, or provide or verify information; resolve pupil transportation issues and concerns.
• Communicate with faculty, District departments, parents and the public; communicate with City personnel regarding road improvement and construction activities effecting bus routes; communicate with the Director regarding changes of school zoning issues.
• Monitor bus activity utilizing assigned GPS software; monitor Sigalert traffic reports to notify drivers regarding road conditions.
• Prepare, implement and communicate emergency routing scenarios.
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with drivers as needed; communicate with drivers regarding schedule or route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, road conditions, road hazards and other concerns; notify drivers or authorities as appropriate; review routes for drivers as needed.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of logs, records and files related to transportation; maintain student assignment software and District vehicle inventory.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and applicable software applications.
• Attend conferences and user group meetings regarding updates to technology in the transportation field.
OTHER DUTIES:
Substitutes for the dispatcher when they are absent for the purpose of ensuring the dispatcher job is covered and buses are flowing smoothly.
May drive a school bus as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.B
Berkeley Unified School District