Position Goal

Employee will work closely with the Transportation Supervisor in the daily operations of the Transportation Department. As Routing Coordinator the employee will use VersaTrans to create and update bus routes for all schools, address traffic concerns and reroute as necessary. As Dispatcher the employee will monitor Transportation Department radio communication, contact drivers and act as a liaison between parents and drivers.

Qualifications:  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.

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years experience in bus route development and scheduling.

• Must have or be able to obtain CPR Certification and Arizona CDL with Passenger and School Bus Driver endorsements.

• Must be able to assess concerns and complaints of students and parents and proceed appropriately.

• Must sustain a safe driving record.

• Must be able to use 2-way radio for communication.

• Must be able to operate all doors, windows and lifts on various school buses.

• Must be able to properly use car seats, seat belts, safety restraints and harnesses and must be able to move a wheelchair into the bus and secure properly.

• Must be able to speak clearly and effectively to students, parents and District employees.

• Must be able to manage groups of children.

• Sufficient rudimentary knowledge of bus mechanical operations to describe problems to mechanic.

• Must have adequate computer skills, the ability to read maps and to use the VersaTrans routing system.

• Must have a working knowledge of local streets and address system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

As Routing Coordinator

1. Uses VersaTrans computerized routing system for routing school buses and updating maps.

2. Implements alternate routes in case of road closure, etc.

3. Inputs new students and student changes into computer.

4. Coordinates scheduling of sports buses and shuttles.

5. Coordinates and assigns field trip buses.

6. Coordinates and assigns late buses.

7. Receives visitors and answers phone calls.

8. Verifies calculations on time cards; submits time cards to Transportation Supervisor for signature.

9. Maintains necessary paperwork and records. Compiles data for the annual Transportation Route Report.

10. Administers student disciplinary referrals and addresses parent concerns. Keeps a record of documented contact.

11. Works as Relief Driver and/or Relief Dispatcher when needed.

12. Performs other clerical responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

As Dispatcher

1. Prioritizes radio and telephone traffic and dispatches appropriately.

2. Dispatches Bus Drivers for daily routes and special trips.

3. Dispatches orders and relays messages and special instructions to drivers and supervisors.

4. Assists drivers by relaying directions around road closures, construction, etc.

5. Receives telephone or radio reports of accidents, delays, equipment breakdowns and other operating or maintenance difficulties.

6. Reports difficulties to the appropriate authority (mechanic, transportation supervisor, sheriff’s office, etc.)

7. Coordinates replacements for disabled buses.

8. Contact substitute drivers when necessary.

9. Keeps a log of parent/public complaints and documents incidents.

10. Keeps a daily driver schedule and absence log.

11. Assists with payroll.

12. Performs observations of buses along routes to ensure that service is provided according to schedule.

13. Works as Relief Driver when needed.

14. Performs other clerical responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear and smell. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee will be required to move and control an adult-sized wheelchair. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move a student with disabilities.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme cold; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Schedule: Support Staff Initial Salary Placement 

Benefits: Per District Policy

Evaluation: Annual

Contract: 12 Months, 260 Days per Year        

Hours: Full-time, 8 Hours per Day

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor or Director of Support Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Asistente Superintendente, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.