Job Title: Transportation Dispatcher Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Transportation Date Revised: 07/28/2023
Dept./School: Transportation
Primary Purpose:
This position will be responsible for all aspects of scheduling and coordinating field trips for the district
primarily in Trip Direct including PK-12th grade during the school year and summer. This will consist of
scheduling buses and drivers for all school field trips and extra-curricular actives. This position will have a
schedule of 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM to cover the radio and phones until the evening bus routes return to their
home campuses. In addition, they must also be able to fill in as a Bus Driver when required which will cover
additional responsibilities.
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Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Clear and valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S)
endorsements
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to operate bus
Experience:
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Transportation Dispatcher
1. Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
2. Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
3. Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
4. Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
5. Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
6. Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
7. Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
8. Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
9. Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
10. Maintaining a clean vehicle.
11. All other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties:
Any and all other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety
equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping,
and pushing/pulling
Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and
shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching
Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis
Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work
around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours Mental
Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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