School Bus Dispatcher

The work involves responsibility for assisting the Assistant School Transportation Director in coordinating and directing the actions of school bus drivers and school bus attendants.Assists in scheduling all school bus runs; calls substitute drivers as needed, and sees that all buses are dispatched.Assists in handling routing and bus stop problems, complaints, and new children within the district.Confers with parents and principals on behavior problems.May handle the recording and submission of drivers' time cards and their payroll.May check periodically all buses for compliance with safety laws.Assists in the orientation and training of new bus drivers.Reevaluates driving habits of veteran bus drivers.Assists the Assistant School Transportation Director in a variety of areas where assigned.May drive a school bus when required.Job QualificationsGood knowledge of standard transportation methods and programs as related to school districts. Good knowledge of current New York State Motor Vehicle Laws and State Education rules and regulations as applied to the operation of school buses. Good knowledge of standard safety practices as applicable to school transportation programs. Good knowledge of computer systems such as email, word processing, routing software and other related systems pertaining to transportation. Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships between drivers, parents, principals, and children. Ability to evaluate personnel. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make oral and written reports.Three (3) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent in school transportation or a related field such as commercial bus or truck transportation, either as a driver or having responsibility for scheduling and/or routing drivers.Possession of a valid New York State CDL, including special endorsements, is required for the type of vehicle being operated.Application Deadline:11/01/2024Civil Service Title: School Bus Dispatcher