S27-317 Dispatcher

Marana Unified School District; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marana Unified School District seeks a Dispatcher to maintain schedules for dispatching bus drivers to transport students to and from school facilities. Under general supervision, the role ensures timely and safe student transport and coordinates with drivers and staff.

The position requires knowledge of transportation procedures, strong organizational and clerical skills, and the ability to operate district transportation software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and comply with standards in school transportation.
• Experience with dispatching drivers and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch replacements for drivers and attendants due to absences or leaves.
• Assign routes and buses to relief drivers and district vehicles to staff as needed.
• Coordinate drivers and schedules for activities and trips other than bus routes.
• Monitor, respond to, and maintain two-way radio communication with drivers.
• Deal with emergencies such as vehicle accidents or missing students.
• Document dispatch activities and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Office software

Transportation regulations

Dispatch scheduling

Organizational skills

Tools

District transportation software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, maintains schedules for dispatching bus drivers to transport students to and from school facilities.

Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Dispatch replacements for drivers and attendants due to absences or leaves.
• Assign routes and buses to relief drivers, and district vehicles to staff members as needed.
• Coordinate drivers and schedules for activities and trips other than bus routes.
• Monitor, respond to, and maintain two-way radio communication with drivers.
• Deal with all emergencies that may arise; vehicle accidents, missing students, etc.
• Retrieve student and route information utilizing Edulog software and respond to questions.
• Collect and track all required records and reports from drivers.
• Document dispatch activities and collaborate with other staff members as needed.
• Ensure all work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
• Ensure that equipment is used properly and kept in serviceable condition.
• Exemplify the highest standards of Customer Service.
• Complete all assigned tasks with the best interest of MUSD in mind.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Operations Manager.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of office related equipment and programs
• Knowledge of transportation procedures and regulations
• Skill in scheduling and dispatching drivers and vehicles
• Good organizational and clerical skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the location of District facilities and bus route system
• Required to be trained and tested on district transportation software
• Knowledge of bus equipment and operation
• Knowledge of procedures used in a school transportation environment
• Ability to read and comply with the standards and procedures in the Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Bus Drivers
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally when operating a two-way radio and when dealing with others
• Skill in understanding and completing oral and written instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires limited physical activity

*****Internal candidates must submit a request for transfer form signed by your site administrator within 5 working days of the posting date. ******

$20.77/Hour- 12 month position- 40 hours/week

EQUALEMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.