Transportation Dispatcher

Comstock Park is seeking candidates who display a strong desire and ability to make an impact on students and the greater community both within and outside of the classroom.

SUMMARY

Assist Transportation Director in the area of dispatching bus drivers to ensure safe, timely transportation of district students to school and related school events.  Update bus routes and assist in the development and maintenance of bus routes, if needed by the Transportation Director.  Assist with emergencies and adjustments due to accidents, weather, breakdowns or school schedules.  Assists parents, drivers and school administrators in the resolution of problem situations, as needed.  This position will be school year employment, with hours not less than 20 hours per week, and hours not to exceed 29 hours per week. Times may vary daily, but generally between 12:00-5:00 PM.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Fills all athletic and educational field trips and prepares billing statements.
• Works with principals, parents, and bus drivers regarding scheduling, route problems, complaints and student code of conduct as it relates to student behavior on buses.
• Maintains constant communication with bus driver via two way radio
• Assigns bus drivers and substitutes in absence of supervisor.
• Assists in routine office operations.
• Promotes safety practices for all transportation employees.
• Helps maintain records on buses and reports fleet accidents and property damage.
• Helps maintain accurate route records.
• Maintains time and attendance for sub driver payroll and special trips.
• Maintains equalization charts and records as required.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues, under the direction of the Transportation Director.
• Must have current CDL class B, with passenger (PS) endorsement.  Or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

High School or GED.  Experience in general transportation operations.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish the district with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

How To Apply
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EQUAL RIGHTS:  Comstock Park Public Schools are committed to a policy or nondiscrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability in all its programs and activities.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: Any person believing that the Comstock Park Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the local Coordinator at the following address: 101 School Street, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Phone (616) 254-5000.

** The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.