Dispatcher/Scheduler Thompson School District

R2-J - 3.7

Loveland, CO Job Details Full-time $26.37 - $42.95 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications CDL B Mid-level School Bus Endorsement 3 years CDL High school diploma or GED Dispatching Driver's License Communication skills

Full Job Description Job Title:

Dispatcher/Scheduler Work Year:

260 days

Department:

Transportation Reports to:

Transportation Managers/Director of Transportation Closes:

9/11/2024

SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting all transportation operations, including department resources, drivers, paraprofessionals, crossing guards, activity and other trip services, buses, activity vehicles, as well as vehicle maintenance to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students and staff to and from school and other activities. Learn and maintain a full understanding and operating knowledge of district and department policies and procedures, state and federal regulations relevant to transportation operations and Thompson School District. Provide support and customer service to department employees, district staff, and community members in reference to routing, scheduling, extra-curricular activities, vehicle maintenance needs, safety requirements, district operations, and parent/guardian requests. Coordinate and uphold the culture of safety and success within the Transportation Department, including high level communication and organizing consistent, safe operations. Coordinate and manage trip operations. Work directly with department and district staff to address questions, needs and be a source of knowledge for all transportation operations. Drive daily routes, support all areas of the transportation department and manage an often-changing daily schedule. Responds to district vehicle breakdowns, accidents and other emergency needs during scheduled hours and outside of scheduled department hours for urgent or emergency operations. Manage accident sites independently as needed. Provide any needed support to the department and district in emergency situations.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting all transportation operations, including department resources, drivers, paraprofessionals, crossing guards, activity and other trip services, buses, activity vehicles, as well as vehicle maintenance in order to operate all transportation operations. Communicate with all department staff via two-way radio and all other means available to coordinate transportation needs during non-emergency and emergency operations. Assign substitute drivers, paraprofessionals, and crossing guards during absence of regularly assigned personnel. Verify the timely departure and arrival of buses to/from assigned routes/destinations. Coordinate, manage and maintain activity trip coordination and operations with assistance from department Router/Schedulers. Maintain a daily log of driver, paraprofessional and crossing guard scheduling activities, as well as documentation of department communications and field trip scheduling. Assist department employees, district staff and community members with requests and/or dissemination of information received. Assist with department meetings including but not limited to, meeting with parent/guardians, department staff and district administration. Assist Router/Scheduler with all department operations, including routing and field trip other transportation operations coordination. Manage and/or assist with emergency response to incident/accident sites both within or outside of the district; verifies reports. Manage accident sites independently as needed. Act as a resource for all department employees, district staff and community members. Responsibilities include; planning and coordinating department operations, addressing questions/complaints, and helping to resolve issues. Communicate with department leadership to support daily success of the department. Request, coordinate and verify maintenance to be performed on transportation fleet vehicles. Monitors availability of transportation fleet vehicles. Make recommendations for the efficient and effective operation of the transportation dispatch office. Provide assistance in ensuring compliance with Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and District policies, regulations, and procedures. Responsible for gathering, organizing, and preparing data for special reports as needed for the Director of Transportation, District Administration, or other State or Federal agencies. Support the transportation department with data and other forms needed for required CDE information, including but not limited to:

CDE-40, CDE

school transportation advisory reviews, district count day and other department data. Work with the Department Secretary and other staff to maintain necessary forms and supplies utilized by the dispatch office and department employees. Attend appropriate meetings, training classes and learning opportunities, including but not limited to: first aid, verbal and non-verbal de-escalation, department training and district professional development training. May be required to work beyond normally scheduled hours, as required or requested by the Department or District Administration. Maintain operating knowledge and abilities of all relevant equipment used for transportation operations and all vehicles including type A, B, C, and D school buses and other district vehicles. Serve as substitute route or trip driver as needed. Perform duties as a crossing guard or bus paraprofessional as needed. Perform emergency/urgent pre and post trip inspections for buses and white fleet vehicles as requested by dispatch and department leadership. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITY:

Ability to communicate verbally and have written communication skills. Ability to assimilate written and verbal communications and generate correspondence and reports. Operating knowledge of two-way radio equipment, retarders, hydraulic lifts, and handicap equipment for type A, B, C and

D. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

: High school diploma or equivalent, plus specialized courses in 2 week driver training or equivalent combination of education or experience.

EXPERIENCE

Over two years and up to three years experience in public transportation.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

: Valid Colorado Driver's License required. Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with P2 and S endorsement license preferred.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY

: Acts a resource for sub-crossing guards, aides, bus drivers for routes, field trip assignments and utility assignments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; assist with training of employees.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS

In order to safely perform this position, you must familiarize yourself with the safety rules of your job and participate in all safety training provided by your department. You must wear personal protective equipment whenever required, ask for assistance if the task requires more than one person and, if you're unsure how to perform a task safely, stop and ask your supervisor for instruction before continuing. All employees of the District are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work place and insuring that safety precautions and practices are followed. We expect you to immediately report any unsafe working conditions or safety problems to your supervisor. Until corrective action is taken, be sure that the area or condition is restricted and that cautionary devises, i.e., cones, temporary fencing, floor signs, etc. are in place so that others are not affected or injured. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Thompson School District shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibility, or qualifications associated with the job.

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB, CLICK HERE

https://www.applitrack.com/thompson/onlineapp/default.aspx?

Category=Transportation (copy and paste if needed)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.37 - $42.95 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Loveland, CO 80537 (Required)

Work Location:

In person