Dispatcher

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Transportation and Bus Driver Supervisor, the Dispatcher is responsible for any assignments made to him/her with particular emphasis on those listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate or GED

Effective communication skills

Knowledgeable in bus routes required
Knowledgeable in field trip assignments and procedures
Certified bus driver with CDL (Passenger Endorsement) preferred

Knowledge relating to safety issues
Knowledge in GPS systems and map reading

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Assign buses from routes, mid-days, and trips as necessary.
• To ensure that all field trips are properly staffed.
• To ensure that all field trips are properly carried out.
• To monitor the two-way radio system.
• To monitor routes and field trips.
• To train drivers on use of two-way radios.
• To drive a school bus as needed.
• Maintain all binders and keys at all times
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:
• Two-way radio, telephone, computer, GPS software

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Occasional prolonged irregular hours
• Frequent district travel
• Repetitive hand motions

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.