QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent vocational school.
2. Some supervisory experience.
3. Criminal background check required for hire.
4. Commercial driver’s license (CDL) B with PS endorsements.
5. CPR and First Aid certifications.
6. DOT Physical.
7. Typing accurate at 35 wpm, pass excel and word testing (required)
*Testing must be completed (and passed) before applicants are eligible for an interview.
*Applicants MUST also apply to the position before scheduling testing.
*Please contact FFC8 Administration at (719) 382-1300 to schedule testing. Testing spots are limited and fill up quickly.
*Applicants who have already completed and passed testing are NOT required to test again.
JOB GOALS:
Facilitate safe, on-time and efficient transportation for the District; activity scheduling; respond to two-way radio and phone calls; respond to concerns and complaints about transportation issues; and assign drivers to cover open routes due to absences and athletic/field trips.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Compile and maintain all timecard information, to include: Daily hourly punches, all forms of leave time, and monthly reports for payroll.
2. Develop and maintain the ongoing activity scheduling for all instructional and extracurricular activities.
3. Communicate with parents, district administration and staff as necessary regarding transportation concerns, complaints and issues.
4. Ensure that the department adheres to all state laws, statutes, and district policies.
5. Prepare and submit various ongoing reports including trip data, billing and records for auditing purposes.
6. Assign and dispatch drivers to cover open routes due to absences and athletics/field trips.
7. Schedule vehicles to meet approved requests and open routes.
8. Maintain, track and submit all invoices for payment for field trips
9. Drive route and/or field trips as needed.
10. Create and maintain standard operating procedures, handbooks, processes and procedures.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
1. Basic accounting and math skills.
2. Oral and written communication skills.
3. English language skills.
4. Interpersonal relations and collaborative skills.
5. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
7. Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
8.Customer service and public relations skills.
9. Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
10 Oral and written communication skills.
11. Knowledge of computerized scheduling software and GPS software, preferred.
12. Demonstrate emotional stability and ability to overcome stressful situations.
13. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
14. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
15. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.
16. Accurately type 35 words per minute.
17. History of consistent attendance and punctuality.
18. Dispatching experience preferred.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
1. Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
2. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
3. Operating knowledge of and ability to drive buses
SALARY:
Transportation Scheduler / Dispatchers are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.
Salary Schedule
Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:
261 days per year - 8 Hour Work Day
