What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher - Transportation position at Arlington ISD?
Support / Hourly - Position - Dispatcher
Job Number 0000759742
Start Date
Open Date 08 / 08 / 2024
Closing Date
PRIMARY PURPOSE :
Monitor and answer radio calls, dispatch buses, answer phones, convey needed information to drivers, and monitor bus traffic with GPS
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education / Certification / Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
Must have a Valid Texas Driver's CDL license with P and S endorsements
Special Knowledge and skills :
Organizational and communication skills
Capable of responding to emergency situations
Basic working knowledge of communication radios
Very Familiar with Arlington and the location of all the schools
Very good at map reading and giving directions from a map
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
Dispatch buses by two-way radio from transportation office to convey information to drivers, such as student not riding, traffic conditions and monitors emergency situations
Coordinate the response effort in the event of a breakdown or accident
Answer telephones
Assist with special trips as needed
Monitor bus movements using GPS
Serve as substitute Driver / Attendant as needed
Assist with updating and maintaining student rider information including regular ed, special ed, and special programs
Maintain log of all calls and actions
Assist with Paid Transportation
Assist with and be secondary to Routers and be proficient in utilizing routing software
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