Dispatcher (Transportation) (260 days, M-F, 8.0 hrs/day)

Location:

Transportation Facility

Recruiting Start Date

08/04/2025

Estimated Start Date

08/15/2025

Assigns vehicles and drivers to perform specific services and/or record such information concerning vehicle movement; routes and dispatches buses daily to and from school and related activities. This is a position where bus driving may be required.

Incumbent must meet all requirements of local, state, and federal regulations for controlled substance testing including pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Answers telephone, provides information to callers, takes messages, forwards phone calls as appropriate; greets visitors to building courteously, determines their needs, and provides information or directions
• Attends training and meetings as required
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required
• Contacts and assigns relief drivers and other department drivers as required
• Coordinates transportation requests and/or field trips using the field trip software
• Cross trains other dispatchers in areas of expertise
• Develops and maintains required reports
• Dispatches school buses and activity vehicles
• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed
• Identifies and reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate staff members
• Interprets and explains district rules, policies, regulations, and procedures to the public
• Keeps current with applicable local, federal, and state regulations and laws governing the operation of school transportation vehicles
• Stays current with student behavioral management techniques
• Maintains clean and efficient operating work area
• Maintains office filing system
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate transportation paperwork
• Maintains various databases and reports
• Meets the essential functions for Bus Driver when operating in that capacity
• Notifies and assigns drivers when schedule changes dictate
• Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support special needs students
• Operates computer routing system
• Performs a variety of duties using various types of office equipment
• Performs simulated or actual emergency evacuations of all vehicle occupants
• Possesses and maintains an acceptable driving record
• Provides assistance to other office staff
• Qualifies for district's Vehicle Operator License Insurance
• Responds to and researches driver inquiries
• Schedules and assigns drivers concerning route and activity responsibilities
• Sets up, files, and sorts a variety of documents, to include sensitive and confidential information
• Sorts incoming and outgoing mail
• Stores lost and found items and arranges for disbursement
• Successfully completes road skill tests, skills course, and written evaluations
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks both individually and as part of an effective and cooperative team
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Ability to drive and operate a school bus safely
• Ability to drive district vehicles in adverse weather or as needed to meet department requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to establish and maintain record systems
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to supervise students on a daily basis
• Ability to understand special student needs
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related office software
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and retention of district traffic patterns and the local road network
• Knowledge of district operations, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of basic office methods and procedures, to include appropriate telephone etiquette, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
  
  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• Work is generally performed indoors or in a transportation vehicle.
• Work is generally performed within an inside or protected environment.
• The incumbent may experience stressful or confrontational situations.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to all types of adverse weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes, and other elements associated with transportation duties.
  
  

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Subject to hazardous conditions of ice and snow while performing transportation duties
• Lifts or carries burdens up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.; may have to lift students when required
• Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
• Distinguishes depth and objects in a wide field of vision
• Spends the majority of time sitting and may stand and walk while performing duties
• Performs inclement weather response duties as required
• Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reaching
  
  

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) -Class B - Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent, Mountain Driving Instruction and Special Education Training - Academy District 20, Physical Qualifications & Medical Examination - Colorado Department of Transportation

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation Range:

$23.88-25.07

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours Per Day

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

260 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

How To Apply

New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

• A current resume
  
  

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting

Hiring Manager Email

vicki.tomberlin@asd20.org