CL22616: Transportation Dispatcher - Transportation at Kennewick School District

Position #22616: Transportation Dispatcher

This is an Off Schedule (non-bargaining) position

Posting Dates: 08/28/2025 – 09/04/2025 (Or Until Filled)

Location: Transportation

Hours: 8 hours per day, 260 days per year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The person in this position will be answering and making calls to/from parents, translating routing information, assisting with student management, issues or concerns and dispatching information to drivers. In addition, substitute bus driving or attending when necessary, create and revise routes utilizing a routing program and data entry. Other job-related duties may be assigned by management as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. AA degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related field. Experience in the school bus industry may be substituted.
2. Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.
3. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
5. Must pass a basic skills test.
6. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
7. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
8. Must have flexible hours between 4:45am-5:30pm.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Class B CDL, Passenger, School Bus endorsement with air brake restriction removed.
2. Ability to read and interpret road maps. Test may be given.
3. Demonstrated accuracy and proficiency of computer skills using Word and Excel. Test will be given. Minimum 80% proficiency required.
4. Ability to adapt to various computer including routing software programs.
5. Positive recommendations and job performance evaluations.
6. Excellent ability to organize and maintain records.
7. Evidence of excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
8. Evidence of ability to work under pressure and also continue to perform all daily tasks required of this position.
9. Evidence of ability to maintain cooperative and effective communication with administrators, students, parents, public, and department employees.
10. Ability to read, comprehend and analyze technical documents, manuals and state reports.
11. Ability to communicate clearly and rationally using the two-way radio and/or telephone.
12. Evidence of excellent attendance.
13. Evidence of ability to do accurate work despite frequent distractions and interruptions.
14. Evidence of ability to maintain confidentiality.
15. Demonstrated proficiency in office methods, including excellent telephone etiquette, use of various types of office equipment, including faxing, scanning, copying, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Knowledge of Special Education laws and student requirement.
2. Knowledge of computerized transportation programs.
3. Experience with PowerSchool.
4. Bilingual.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops and regularly updates all routes and time schedules.
2. Investigates and recommends solutions for overloaded routes. Implements solutions with supervisor approval.
3. Assigns drivers to routes and extracurricular trips.
4. Assigns substitute drivers and attendants as needed.
5. Makes recommendation to supervisor for assignment of new drivers to open routes.
6. Provides supervisor with confidential information regarding job performance of drivers, attendants and substitutes.
7. Keeps computer programs up to date.
8. Answers bus trouble calls, coordinates replacement buses, drivers, contacts appropriate authorities, etc., to meet the needs of the transportation department.
9. Investigates overdue and late vehicles.
10. Communicates with building staffs, administration, and parents regarding bus concerns.
11. Advises building officials of route changes, bus changes, late arrivals and departures, etc.
12. Assists in preparing the school year’s route schedule for publication to district residents and schools.
13. Assists in planning and presenting staff development programs.
14. Assists the district in boundary analysis.
15. Confers with parents and staff regarding student problems.
16. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
17. Responds to emergency situations, utilizing District procedures.
18. Secures premises at beginning and/or end of shift.
19. May be required to drive various bus routes as needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 ([email protected])

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 ([email protected])

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-5010

[email protected]

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Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336