Dispatcher

Summary

Job Title

Primary Purpose: Dispatch drivers and buses. Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications. Answer, record, and route telephone calls. Record absentee calls and assign substitutes.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Must be 18 years of age

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses Ability to read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals Ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: 3 years' experience as certified school bus driver

Schedule

NUMBER OF DAYS FOR THE POSITION: 187 Days - Split Shift Schedule - Hours will be 4:30 AM-8:00 AM and 1:00 PM-5:30 PM

Salary

SALARY: MISD Transportation Hiring Schedule PG 4 Position will remain posted until filled.

Job Description

Job Title

Primary Purpose: Dispatch drivers and buses. Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications. Answer, record, and route telephone calls. Record absentee calls and assign substitutes.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Must be 18 years of age

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses Ability to read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals Ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: 3 years' experience as certified school bus driver

Schedule

NUMBER OF DAYS FOR THE POSITION: 187 Days - Split Shift Schedule - Hours will be 4:30 AM-8:00 AM and 1:00 PM-5:30 PM

Salary

SALARY: MISD Transportation Hiring Schedule PG 4 Position will remain posted until filled.