The position of Transportation Field Trip Clerk/Dispatcher will be available immediately at the Department of Transportation. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in the position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is until the position is filled.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assume duties and responsibilities as related to dispatching, routing and scheduling buses and employees for all district field trips.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Open/close office and assure all personnel are on time for duties.
Dispatch drivers and vehicles on a daily basis.
Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications.
Receive, record, and report driver and bus monitor absence calls.
Assign substitute drivers and monitors for morning and afternoon shifts as needed.
Assign buses for all routes.
Be familiar with all routes and main streets in the East Central ISD.
Respond to driver requests for assistance and dispatch tow trucks, emergency services, and additional equipment as needed.
Assist in communicating late buses to the community through use of Parentlink.
Coordinate requests for extracurricular transportation and arrange for drivers and appropriate equipment as needed.
Communicate with campus/departments to schedule all district trip requests.
Communicate with fuelers and washers to ensure vehicle prep.
Communicate with the shop foreman on vehicle availability.
Coordinate with DOT Director / Coordinator regarding employee attendance.
Finalize trip tickets at Central Office/Transfinder.
Maintain the field trip board – assign vehicles and staff.
Compile, maintain, and file all logs, worksheets, files, and reports related to dispatch operations.
Coordinate with shop foreman to replace down buses.
Input daily mileages for TEA state reports.
Make/receive phone calls to and from the public and school staff as necessary to provide good communication of current conditions.
Assure that drivers have current map and route descriptions.
On-call during nights and weekends to assist disabled buses.
Perform data entry and inquiry functions.
Maintain an exemplary attendance record.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all existing problems with drivers.
Drive a route bus as directed by the department Director/Coordinator/Manager.
Other duties as assigned.

Note: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be screened.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with “P” and “S” endorsements
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Computer knowledge preferred
Must be an experienced certified bus driver – preferred
Knowledge of district streets & campuses
Experience:
One year experience in job related area - preferred
Bus driving experience, required

EQUIPMENT USED: District vehicles, computer, printer, calculator, telephone, copier, UST Monitoring Equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:   Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to communicate
effectively (verbally and written). Concentrate, reason, and understand verbal instructions. Must be able to effectively
handle radio transmissions, phone calls and other communications simultaneously, while maintaining emotional control.
Analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, and compute. Ability to lift and/or carry heavy weights (45
pounds or more). Stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, reach, and perform repetitive hand
motions. Hear, speak, and possess visual acuity. Drive moderate distances. Work around moving objects or vehicles.
May work prolonged or irregular hours. Work outside and inside; subject to frequent interruptions.

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 days
SALARY: Auxiliary Pay Grade 404

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

East Central ISD: Transportation Field Trip Clerk/Dispatcher