Transportation Bus Driver/Dispatcher Job at New Haven Unified School District, Hayward, CA

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  • New Haven Unified School District
  • Hayward, CA

Job Description

Class Title:

Transportation Bus Driver/Dispatcher

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under general supervision, to schedule and dispatch general and special education bus routes and drivers; to schedule and dispatch extra trip assignments as necessary; to operate a type 1 and 2 school bus over designated routes, assigned by supervisor, to transport students for general and special education and other school related activities; to operate desktop computers; to do related work as required, consistent with job description.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Directly responsible to designated administrators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Schedules and assigns daily bus routes and drivers

Schedules and assigns extra trips

Develop efficient and cost-effective routing schedule

Provides information to district personnel and public regarding services provided by the Transportation Department

Operates a desktop computer and utilizes the various programs available

Operates 2-way radio system

Analyzes situations and adopts an effective course of action

Carries out verbal and written directions independently

Drives a bus over assigned routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students

Transports students and staff on special trips to various locations, choosing the best route, and making departure and arrival times as scheduled

Services buses by checking fuel and oil levels

Washes buses and cleans interiors; maintains order among students on the bus

Maintains records of students transported, miles driven, and fuel used

Advises on repairs needed

Drives a school bus safely and efficiently

Performs related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students. Understands and carries out oral and written directions.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Methods, procedures and techniques related to a large pupil transportation operation.

Safe driving practices and techniques.

First aid and medical care and emergency evacuation procedures.

ABILITY TO:

Communicate information between administrators and driving staff.

Maintain order among students on a school bus.

Maintain routine records.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

Hear and speak to exchange information.

See to read a variety of materials and observe hazards.

Sit for extended periods of time.

Climb ladders or steps.

Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Sufficient physical, mental and emotional stamina to endure long hours and stressful conditions.

Use proper lifting methods.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Possession of appropriate California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and a California school bus drivers’ certificate to operate a school bus.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years experience in a school district transportation department.

Salary Range 29

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