Ensures routes/trips are covered/assigned based on the trip bidding process. - Monitor field trips in the system and conduct trip bidding - Dispatches transportation vehicles for trips and other special events. - Responsible for the distribution of keys and radios. - Answer phone and two-way radio calls; respond to routine requests or emergency situations. - Communicates with outside organizations, local police and others as appropriate; receive requests, questions, concerns and suggestions and provide routine information and assistance or route to appropriate personnel. - Maintain current knowledge of routes and school locations to assure timely services and accurate information. - Reviews bus routes and/or trips for efficiency and effectiveness and communicates with management of recommendations. - Ensures and verifies all clock times and payroll for drivers and monitors are accurate and reports are completed for assigned drivers of trips. - Collect bus maintenance request forms from drivers. - Assists in the distribution and collection of route/bid or trip sheets; ensures student counts are completed. - Reviews and understands the transportation guidelines and procedures to ensure consistency in decisions and actions. - Demonstrates success in resolving conflict consistently and appropriately. - Foster good relations with campuses, teachers and parents. - Present oneself as a role model for employees with regards to proper attire, grooming standards and positive attitude. - Must also be able to write correspondence and effectively present information. - Analyze problems and offer multiple solutions as needed. - Maintain and provide required reports to the transportation administration team. Education. Required/ Preferred Education Level Field of Study/ Concentration. Required High School Diploma or GED - Preferred Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university Licenses/ Certifications. Required/ Preferred License/ Certification (use text field to specify) Other Licenses/ Certifications. Required- Valid Texas Commercial. Driver’s License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) and School (S) endorsements. Experience Required/ Preferred Experience Ranges Type of Experience Additional Details. Required- Entry Level Direct One (1) of experience - as a dispatcher in a transportation or related field required. Preferred- 2 Three (3) years Student Transportation Services (974)5151 SAMUELL BLVD - Dallas, 75228