DISPATCHER / ROUTER

Transportation

5.0 hrs. p/day (11:30 am - 5:00 pm, includes 1/2 hr unpaid lunch) Monday-Friday

Student attendance days only

Rate of pay: $29.11 - $33.42

Purpose Statement

The job of dispatcher/router is done for the purpose/s of assisting the transportation supervisor in ensuring safe efficient transportation of Washougal students.

This position reports to the Transportation Supervisor

Essential Functions

Assists in the routing process for the purpose of student pick up and delivery each day.
Performs the duties of a dispatcher for the purpose of keeping drivers and supervisor aware of problems.
Schedules buses and drivers for the purpose of filling routes and extra trips as needed.
Assists with calling substitute drivers and maintaining dispatch guide for assigning routes.
Maintains field trip postings and fills assignments by seniority.
Documents and reports to the Supervisor findings regarding complaints about stop locations, driver schedules, and bus capacities.
Maintains maps and written routes for the transportation department.
Assists in updating changes in bus routes for bus stops as required.
Maintains a variety of fiscal information, files and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
Monitors staff absences using the automated substitute system for the purpose of ensuring the appropriate staff daily for students and for payroll purposes.
Assists in preparing the State Report for Transportation.
Prepares timesheets for bus drivers and other transportation staff monthly.
Processes a variety of documents, mail, and materials (e.g. inventory, driving records, etc.)

Other Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in transporting students i.e. two way radio and large and small buses, vans etc; and preparing and maintaining accurate records, operating standard office equipment, keyboarding, and utilizing pertinent software applications. Understanding board policies, regulations and/or laws pertaining to transporting Washougal students.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math including calculation using fractions percents and/or ratios; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; safety practices and procedures; pertinent codes, policies; regulations and laws, locate addresses and determine school boundary, and regulations related to student confidentiality of student records.

ABILITY is required to schedule drivers and activities; routinely gather and collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized method. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with many types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create actions plans. Problem solving with data requiring analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited.. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; maintaining confidentiality and working with frequent interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; multitasking; communicating with diverse groups.

Responsibility

Responsibility include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a limited defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s function require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and /or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 20% walking and 10% standing. This job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

experience: Job related experience is required. Education: High school Diploma or equivalent.

Required testing Certificates & Licenses (Must be current)

Pre-employment Map and Route test Valid WA state driver’s license with Class B CDL with “P” and

Pre-employment drug test “S” endorsements with no airbrake restriction

WA State School Bus Driver’s authorization

DOT physical card

Valid First Aid certificate

Continuing Ed/Training

Annual Driver In-service Clearances

WA State Misconduct Clearance

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

199-2026: Dispatch/Router