Transportation Dispatcher (22-81) at Jurupa Unified
About the Employer
At Jurupa Unified School District, we believe that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed. Our schools and programs are founded on proven educational strategies, supported by the latest research in neuroscience and are designed to promote the personal and academic growth of all students. We empower each child to unlock their potential to achieve in school, career, and life—wherever it takes them. We call this learning without limits. Learning without limits means our district provides an array of opportunities for each child. Our wide-ranging programs offered in and out of the classroom support and engage students from early childhood through high school. Students cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, develop resiliency, and are challenged to think creatively —essential qualities for personal development, academic growth, and an individual's sense of achievement at every level. Our approach is grounded in research and science but would not be possible without the dedication, commitment, and resolve of our compassionate team of educators and staff. Jurupa Unified School District encourages students to grow personally, achieve academically, and unlock their full potential as scholars and people, believing that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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DEFINITION
Jurupa Unified School District
TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to organize bus routes and schedules; to dispatch bus drivers for regular service, field trips and special events; to gather and evaluate information regarding time schedules, loads and routes; and to do related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assign and schedule bus drivers for regular service, field trips, and special events in accordance with district procedures.
- Operate two-way radio in the dispatching of bus drivers.
- Answer questions regarding the transportation of students from the public and district personnel.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as needed in the daily operation of the Transportation Department.
- Assist in the preparation of bus routes, schedules, and driver assignments.
- Operate standard office equipment.
- May work with minimum supervision.
- May supervise other transportation personnel in the absence of the supervisor.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related tasks as needed.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid, appropriate California Driver’s License.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
The geography of the District, including school and facility locations;
Standard office equipment and procedures;
Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code relating to the transportation of students;
Safe driving practices and procedures;
Safe fueling practices;
Operation of a two-way radio.
Ability to:
Drive automotive equipment safely, efficiently, and in conformance with applicable laws;
Schedule personnel for the transportation of pupils;
Operate a two-way radio;
Understand and follow oral instructions;
Read and follow written instructions;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Communicate effectively with employees and the community;
Work competently under pressure and deadlines;
Work on more than one task at a time;
Maintain accurate records and reports;
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Learn and remain familiar with street layout, location of schools and other facilities within District boundaries;
Efficiently and effectively operate office machines, including a computer with keyboard and monitor;
Meet minimum physical requirements as prescribed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles;
Sit for sustained periods of time;
Maintain regular, steady attendance.
Experience:
Three years of responsible record keeping, dispatching and scheduling of bus or delivery routes is preferred. School district experience is desirable.
Personal Qualities:
Courteous, helpful nature; sound judgment; patience; reliable and dependable.
Personnel Services
August 2009
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR STARTING WORK IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.
IMPORTANT: Please look for "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB". This section will have documents that must be completed and uploaded to your application. Before you start the application process you must open the documents listed, complete them and save them to the desktop. You will be prompted to upload the documents listed when completing your application.
- Proof of HS Graduation
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR STARTING WORK IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.
IMPORTANT: Please look for "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB". This section will have documents that must be completed and uploaded to your application. Before you start the application process you must open the documents listed, complete them and save them to the desktop. You will be prompted to upload the documents listed when completing your application.
- Proof of HS Graduation
Comments and Other Information
It is recommended that you add "Edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your email account.
IMPORTANT:
Testing Notice: All applicants that will be testing are required to complete a self-assessment for possible symptoms of COVID-19 prior to arriving to the testing location.
Self-Assessment
1. Do you have a fever (or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)?
2. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
3. Do you have shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
4. Do you have a sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
5. Do you have muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)?
6. Have you been in close contact with another person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days? (Close contact is currently defined by the CDC as having been within 6 feet or fewer for 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period.)
7. Have you been instructed to self-quarantine by a doctor or another health provider or authority in the past 14 days?
If any of the answers to the self-assessment are “yes”, do not report to the testing location and contact Human Resources for an alternative testing date.
Comments and Other Information
It is recommended that you add "Edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your email account.
IMPORTANT:
Testing Notice: All applicants that will be testing are required to complete a self-assessment for possible symptoms of COVID-19 prior to arriving to the testing location.
Self-Assessment
1. Do you have a fever (or a temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)?
2. Do you have a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition?
3. Do you have shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
4. Do you have a sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
5. Do you have muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)?
6. Have you been in close contact with another person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days? (Close contact is currently defined by the CDC as having been within 6 feet or fewer for 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period.)
7. Have you been instructed to self-quarantine by a doctor or another health provider or authority in the past 14 days?
If any of the answers to the self-assessment are “yes”, do not report to the testing location and contact Human Resources for an alternative testing date.
Application Deadline
7/11/2022 2:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/29/2022
Contact
Mercedes Estrada
951-360-4124
951-360-4124
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$4,387 per month, starting salary (8 hours per day) Fingerprinting fee paid by JUSD & $500 SIGNING BONUS!
Length of Work Year
Twelve Month - Work Year A
Employment Type
Full Time
WRITTEN TESTS
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 1:00 P.M., SHARP. Education Center, Board Room, 4850 Pedley Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509. THE TESTING WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY ONE AND ONE-HALF (1 1/2) HOURS TO COMPLETE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO REMAIN IN THE TESTING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE TEST PERIOD. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE OF THE TESTING.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A VALID STATE OR GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID IN ORDER TO TEST. PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PARK AND CHECK IN WITH THE FRONT DESK PRIOR TO ENTERING THE TESTING ROOM.
$500 SIGNING BONUS!
* BONUS PAYOUT TERMS: $200 ON FIRST PAYCHECK; $300 UPON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING PROBATION
FINGERPRINTING FEE REIMBURSEMENT
Fingerprinting fee will be reimbursed upon completion of hiring process.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL OR REPLY TO EMAILS
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 951-360-4124.