Relief Bus Driver/Dispatcher (11398)

Transportation; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 26,725; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Relief Bus Driver/Dispatcher to manage transportation routes and ensure student safety. Responsibilities include developing route directions, pre-trip inspections, and responding to incidents. This full-time position offers a salary of $19.40 per hour and requires passing an Alcohol and Drug Test, a Pre-placement Physical Exam, and a background clearance. Ideal candidates should have prior experience and the ability to supervise students during transit.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Successful completion of an Alcohol and Drug Test and a Pre-placement Physical Exam.
• Must have Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance and agree to Random Drug Testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop route directions and confirm route assignments are completed.
• Ensure safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading.
• Perform dispatch duties and coordinate coverage for other buses.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Emergency Response

Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Relief Bus Driver/Dispatcher (11398)

Casa Grande Elementary School District Transportation - Casa Grande, Arizona

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Job Details

Job ID: 4515461

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 22, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The job of Relief Bus Driver/Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of developing route directions; confirming that route assignments are completed; dispatch duties; responds to parental and staff calls; transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Responsibilities:

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations
• Assists students and other passengers
• Attends meetings, trainings, etc.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills
• Confirms route assignments have been completed and drivers have returned from their routes
• Develops route directions for all routes
• Drives school bus/s
• Ensures sport shuttles are staffed for middle school athletics
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.)
• Logs empty activity buses and logs keys when drivers return from routes
• Manages lost student searches for school staff
• Performs dispatch duties and dispatches mechanics, as needed, and coordinates coverage for other buses
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, etc.)
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.)
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.)
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit
• Assists other personnel, as may be required

Qualifications:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Alcohol and Drug Test, Pre-placement Physical Exam, Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance, Random Drug Testing

This is a 10 month School Year position only.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.40 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

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