School Bus Garage Dispatcher

Guilderland Central School District; Guilderland Center (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guilderland Central School District is seeking a School Bus Garage Dispatcher to oversee the daily operations of the district's bus fleet. The role includes scheduling buses, planning routes, and maintaining trip records, with occasional bus driving as needed.

The position reports to the Transportation Supervisor and follows district policies and procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and related dispatching or communications experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of full-time, paid experience in the operation of communications equipment or the dispatching of multi-passenger vehicles; OR, graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in the operation of a school bus as part of a school bus fleet.

Responsibilities

• Schedule buses and plan routes; maintain trip records.
• Occasionally drive a bus as necessary; assist the Transportation Supervisor with directing drivers.
• Work under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor and follow established policies and procedures.

Skills

Bus dispatch

Route planning

Scheduling

Driving a bus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

School Bus Garage Dispatcher

Job Description:

This is moderately difficult work involving responsibility for the daily operational aspects of the school district’s bus fleet. Incumbent participates in the scheduling of buses, bus route planning and the maintenance of trip records. The incumbent may drive a bus as necessary. This position has no responsibilities in the area of bus repair and maintenance. The work is performed under the general supervision of the school district Transportation Supervisor, or his designee, in accordance with established policies and procedures. The incumbent assists the Transportation Supervisor with the direction of bus drivers. Does related work as required.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of full-time, paid experience in the operation of communications equipment or the dispatching of multi-passenger vehicles; OR, graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in the operation of a school bus as part of a school bus fleet.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Class B license with P endorsement, issued by
the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, at the time of appointment. Effective October 1, 2005, school bus drivers as defined by Section 142 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law must possess an S endorsement on their vehicle license.