Routing Supervisor - Houston, United States - ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Primary Purpose

The Dispatcher - Field Trip Coordinator is responsible for all elements of field trip operations for the district, assigning and scheduling bus drivers, routes, and vehicles to ensure safe, effective, and economical transportation for extra-curricular field trip services.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma/GED equivalent (some college preferred)
Possess or obtain within 90 days a commercial driver's license with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements
Possess the certification or complete the School Bus Driver Training Certification Course within 180 days
Possess or acquire a clear to drive from Aldine ISD's Training Academy within 90 days of employment
Possess or acquire immediately a Medical Examiner's Certificate for commercial driver medical certification
Pass DOT preemployment drug and alcohol test Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to use GPS to track buses maximize efficiency and effectiveness of Dispatch
Must follow District and Transportation Department Policies and Procedures
Ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to direct, motivate, and supervise drivers and attendants
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to effectively use a twoway radio
Must be able to read and interpret route sheets as well as read and use a map

Experience:

School bus driving experience
Experience in a previous leadership role preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Oversee field trip operations and schedule all field trip assignments
Assess basic needs to accommodate each trip
Coordinate communication regarding field trips
Provide maps and directions to destinations
Oversee vehicle assignments and ensure the vehicle is ready for trips
Pre-trip, fuel and clean trip buses as needed
Coordinate with the leasing companies for all district-leased vehicles and vendor-leased vehicles
Issue bus, trip sheet and keys the day of the trip
In an emergency situation, return to Transportation after hours when there are mechanical problems with a trip bus, lost keys or any other problems pertaining to field trips
Substitute for dispatcher in his/her absence as needed
Substitute on bus routes as needed

Maintain confidentiality of information Records, Reports, and Correspondence:

Assist in filing and updating of all field trip transportation paperwork
Prepare and send out billing of field trips and leased vehicles for all campuses
Compile, and maintain other files, logs, and worksheets related to field trip operations

Safety:

Perform disaster duty as needed (hurricanes, storms, earthquakes, etc.)
Observe all safety rules according to DOT regulations, including passing random alcohol and drug tests
Report any and all incidents and accidents to the proper authorities to include Department/District Administration, Aldine Police Department, campus administration, and emergency services (911).

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