Overview
Dispatcher, Transportation Jobs in Houston, TX at Spring ISD
Title: Dispatcher, Transportation
Company: Spring ISD
Location: Houston, TX
Days Per Year: 226
MIN: $19.40
MID: $22.83
JOB TITLE: Dispatcher
Transportation Department
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
PAY GRADE: Aux 7
Primary Purpose
A Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating assignments and schedules of bus driver routes and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and economical transportation services. Record absentee calls and assign substitutes.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required
High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Preferred
One+ year experience as a certified school bus driver
Special Knowledge/Skills
Competent in standard office equipment and computer applications
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions clearly and effectively
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to maintain customer oriented attitude and emotional control under stress
Proficient map reading skills
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Answer, record, and route internal and external telephone calls.
Coordinate assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for morning, mid-day and afternoon shifts.
Assist with or coordinate extracurricular transportation.
Dispatch drivers and vehicles and communicate with them using a telephone and two-way radio
Communicate with parents and school personnel regarding bus schedules
Maintain good public relations with students and school personnel
Assist with emergency situations
Maintain all required physical and computerized logs, worksheets, files, and reports related to dispatch operations.
Perform bus driving duties when required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Monitor and direct the work of bus drivers and attendants
Equipment used
Radio communication equipment
Multi-line telephone system
Computer / Copier
School Bus
WORKING CONDITIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive hand and arm motions, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling within the district. Mental demands: Maintain emotional control, ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written in English for safety reasons. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
