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POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, maintains schedules for dispatching bus drivers to transport students to and from school facilities.Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.Dispatch replacements for drivers and attendants due to absences or leaves.Assign routes and buses to relief drivers, and district vehicles to staff members as needed.Coordinate drivers and schedules for activities and trips other than bus routes.Monitor, respond to, and maintain two-way radio communication with drivers.Deal with all emergencies that may arise; vehicle accidents, missing students, etc.Retrieve student and route information utilizing Edulog software and respond to questions.Collect and track all required records and reports from drivers.Document dispatch activities and collaborate with other staff members as needed.Ensure all work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.Ensure that equipment is used properly and kept in serviceable condition.Exemplify the highest standards of Customer Service.Complete all assigned tasks with the best interest of MUSD in mind.Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Operations Manager.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of office related equipment and programsKnowledge of transportation procedures and regulationsSkill in scheduling and dispatching drivers and vehiclesGood organizational and clerical skillsQUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the location of District facilities and bus route systemRequired to be trained and tested on district transportation softwareKnowledge of bus equipment and operationKnowledge of procedures used in a school transportation environmentAbility to read and comply with the standards and procedures in the Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Bus DriversAbility to communicate clearly and professionally when operating a two-way radio and when dealing with othersSkill in understanding and completing oral and written instructionsPHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires limited physical activity*****Internal candidates must submit a request for transfer form signed by your site administrator within 5 working days of the posting date. ******$20.77/Hour- 12 month position- 40 hours/weekEQUALEMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITYDiscrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.#J-18808-Ljbffr