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Michigan City Area Schools lists this Dispatcher/Router opportunity in michigan city, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dispatcher/RouterReports to: Director of TransportationTerm: 52 weeks per year, 8 hours per dayGeneral DescriptionThe Dispatcher/Router is responsible for maintaining and operating school bus routes for all District students and buildings. Coordinates and evaluates transportation needs for regular and special education students in order to produce safe and efficient school bus route planning and scheduling. Acts as a transportation liaison and coordinates transportation needs and information between parents/guardians, schools, and school bus drivers.Main Job Tasks and ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains all school bus routes, including any and all field trips, summer school and special circumstances, etc., to ensure safe and efficient routes.Maintains office services which include answering and directing telephone calls and radio dispatch and incoming visitorsAssists transportation staff in handling necessary paperwork and communicating with district personnelMaintains records and logs of all driver activities in order to track daily routes assigned.Oversees extra-duty routes and assignments to ensure consistency with the MCCA/MCAS contract language and / applicable district policiesProvides to the Director of Transportation an analysis of routes and driver assignments to review for possible consolidation and improvementMaintains log of auxiliary district vehicles including assignment to staffLiaison with other School Corporations when it pertains to transportation needs of students in specific and special circumstances (i.e.: McKinney Vento, etc.)Provide assistance, as needed to the Office and Finance Manager with regards to Human Resources, Finance and Payroll itemsResponsible for assigning transportation specific keys (i.e. bus keys, gate, etc.) and Corporation gas cardsHandles all incoming dispatch calls from Corporation school buses during normal work dayParticipate in department committees as necessaryOther duties as assigned by the Director of TransportationEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentStrong technology skills; ability to use basic office software and working knowledge with a commitment to become an expert in transportation specific technology (i.e. Versatrans, GPS software, Traversa, etc.)Knowledge of Power Schools and District software, preferredPrevious experience working in a school transportation environment, preferredBasic understanding of transportation department operationsPrevious supervisory experience desired; supervisory experience in transportation department setting is preferredWorking knowledge of state laws and district policies and guidelines related to transportationEffective problem solving skills and ability to work on complex and often confidential problems requiring discretion and sound, independent decision-makingStrong customer service orientation and excellent verbal and written communication skills including maintaining a professional behavior at all times while communicating and working with other department staff; district staff; parents and community partnersExcellent work habits and attendance record with a commitment to meet deadlines and to meet the needs of MCAS students and staffBe proactive, attentive and responsive, as the situation deemsSalary and Benefits: Commensurate with degree and related experiencePayment Type:Benefits: Per Staff and Administrator Handbook
Worksite address
michigan city, IN, 46360, US
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