APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER/ROUTER

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, organize bus routes and bus schedules for students; gather and evaluate information regarding time schedules, loads and routes; coordinate and schedule routes, assignments and equipment for bus drivers for field trips and special events; communicate driving and training assignments to bus drivers, keeping them informed of any adjustments and/or changes, maintaining related records and reports; communicate with parents and the general community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Incumbents in the classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

(E1- frequent duties, E2- moderate duties, E3- occasional duties)

?      Organize and coordinate bus routes and bus schedules. (E1)

?      May participate in IEP meetings, if necessary. (E1)

?      Perform field check of routes, and bus stops; assess problem bus stops regarding safety and other concerns including those for special needs students, as needed. (E1)

?      Operate a two-way radio to communicate. Dispatch and assist in coordinating routing and student overloads. (E1)

?      Schedule substitute bus drivers and proctors, assigning them to their proper route and schedule.(E1)

?      Coordinate and schedule routes, assignments and equipment for field trips, special events and changes. (E1)

?      Assist with department operational issues including establishing routes and schedules; collect data for use in departmental planning, as needed. (E2)

?      Coordinates availability of buses. (E2)

?      Drive a variety of school buses over designated routes on a substitute or temporary basis, as needed. (E2)

?      Utilize transportation related software programs. (E2)

?      Communicate with parents and students to resolve issues involving bus misconduct warnings, tickets and denial of transportation; assist with parent calls and complaints. (E2)

?      Assist in conducting in-service training programs for bus drivers. (E3)

?      Perform other related duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
            A.         High School diploma or equivalent.
            B.         Three (3) years of increasingly responsible school bus driving experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- A certificate stating freedom from Tuberculosis.
- Current First Aid Certification or CHP equivalent.
- Current CPR Certification or CHP equivalent.
- A valid California Class B Driver’s License.
- School Bus Drivers’ Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Current DMV Medical Certificate issued by a Health Care Professional.

- Current DMV K4 printout upon completion of application.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Safe operation of school buses.
- Applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of school buses, including pertinent    

sections of the Department of Transportation, California Vehicle Code and the California Highway      

Patrol (CHP) regulations.

- Methods of scheduling bus routes and vehicles.

- Principles and practices of safe driving.

- Two-way radio communications.

- Vehicle inspection procedures.

- Record-keeping techniques.

- Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.

- Telephone etiquette.

- Radio etiquette

ABILITY TO:
- Gather accurate data, schedule bus drivers, routes, vehicles and other bus trips in an effective and timely manner.
- Adhere to schedules and timelines

- Understand, interpret, apply and explain, the District’s organizational structure, operations, policies and procedures.
- Operate a two-way radio; dispatch bus drivers, as needed.
- Operate modern office equipment and related software
- Maintain records and prepare and submit reports, as required.
- Analyze situations effectively and adopt appropriate courses of action.
- Operate and drive vehicle in support of essential duties; observe legal and defensive driving practices

- Perform required vehicle inspections.

- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and revise priorities as needed to accomplish assignments.

- Follow federal, state and district regulations, procedures and policies.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Bending at the waist and sitting for extended periods of time.
- Seeing and hearing to perform essential duties.
- Operating a school bus for extended periods of time.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
- Lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT:
- Transportation area and/or school bus operation environment.
- Subject to demanding time lines and constant interruptions.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather and loud noise conditions.

HAZARDS:
- Exposure to diesel and exhaust fumes.
- Sitting for an extended period of time.
- Subject to angry or disgruntled people.