Transportation Dispatch Specialist
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Monitor bus operations via two-way radio and GPS, ensuring safe and timely pupil transportation while serving as the primary liaison for driver communications. Communicate route changes to parents and schools through Bright Arrow messaging and manage daily dispatch logs, including accident reports and regulatory compliance. Drive home-to-school routes in a Flex Driver capacity as needed and coordinate substitute drivers by scheduling, explaining maps, and computing working hours. File pre-trip inspections, manifests, and discipline referrals while maintaining security video archives and updating student databases. Conduct planning for field trips and supplemental services, ensuring all data is compiled for monthly reports and submitted to administration.
Required Qualifications
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Graduation from high school
- At least one year of pupil transportation, mass transit, transportation logistics, or other related experience
- Knowledge of State and Local laws and regulations regarding pupil transportation
- Knowledge of FCC regulations and etiquette regarding the operation of a two-way radio system
- Ability to operate audio-visual, multi-line phone, GPS, and other office equipment
- Knowledge of department bus routes and schedules
- Knowledge of County of Albemarle and school site locations
- Ability to effectively utilize computer hardware and software applications including ACPS timekeeping system, employee self-serve system, email, systems and technology as required
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with school and department staff
- Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to receive and communicate effectively
- Ability to relay information in a timely and accurate manner
- Ability to evaluate situations
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Demonstrates understanding of cultural competency
- Satisfactory health conditions as certified by competent medical authority
Desired Qualifications
- Dispatch experience
- CDL with school bus endorsement
- Public School operational experience
- Two years experience as a school bus driver
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