What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher position at Savannah-Chatham County Schools?
PRIMARY FUNCTION : Position is responsible for bus operations by dispatching employees to ensure that school bus routes are covered. The dispatcher monitors bus runs to ensure driver response for all runs for regular and special education students, activity and athletic programs, and field trips ensuring each schedule follows established guidelines and procedures. This role monitors radio and responds to unexpected situations to include major events such as school bus accidents and inclement weather.
REPORTS TO : Transportation Director (Operations)
SALARY SCHEDULE : (Grade 8 with CDL / Grade 6 without CDL)
WORK DAYS : 250
REQUIREMENTS :
- Education Level : High School Diploma
Preferred : An Associate's Degree; or 60 semester / 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited organization
Preferred : Fluent in conversational English and Spanish, ability to read and write in, English and Spanish
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 250 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience. The work calendar will be 250- days. (Grade 8 with CDL / Grade 6 without CDL Note : must obtain CDL within 120 days) Non-Exempt. Revised 05-2023
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if :
Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.
Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.
X}OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS (Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)
X ] Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds [ ] Frequent climbing up to _ feet, and / or working on building roofs. [ X ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter. [ X ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards. [ X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods. [X] Other : Incumbents must hold a valid driver's license, must have reliable personal transportation, and must be able to drive between various sites each day.
