TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER (Promotional & Open Competitive)
- Salary: 5583.02 - 6908.84 Monthly USD
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Transportation or Transit
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Job Description
Under the direction of the Transportation administrator, dispatches school buses on routes and trips; plans, organizes and provides assistance for the bus drivers on routes and field trips; drives a school bus on routes or trips as needed in absence of other bus drivers; may provide support to the administrator in emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide support to the Transportation administrator in the development of bus routes and allocation of trips to bus drivers
Provide support to the Transportation administrator with organization of the annual bus evacuation drill at all elementary school sites utilizing bus services
Distribute route and trip sheets to bus drivers in a timely manner using the most current transportation computer program in use; search for new locations for trips, using mapping programs to create effective driving directions for bus drivers
Arrange routes to cover absence of bus drivers; distribute effective written or verbal communications to staff regarding changes in routes and/or trips
Operate and communicate, using a two-way radio, with drivers to ensure smooth operation of buses in mornings or afternoons as assigned; monitor the two-way radio to receive and relay important information
Monitor the GPS program for buses to determine location of vehicles for dispatching purposes
Dispatch the work of the transportation section, which consists of student home to school and field trip routing
Assist with scheduling and designs of the bus routes and trips, making assignments as needed to ensure routes are covered
Answer calls from parents and staff regarding routing and trips
Consult and coordinate with school and district administrative personnel and staff to assure smooth and timely delivery of scheduled services; coordinate service requests and identify appropriate solutions to problems
Monitor bus routes and schedules for compliance with applicable standards and efficient use of staff and equipment
Drive a school bus as needed to ensure routes and/or trips are covered
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code, California Highway Patrol Regulations, and Education Code sections applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students California Vehicle Code and local traffic ordinances
Laws rules and regulations related to pupil transportation
District policies regarding pupil transportation
Proper operations of school buses
Safe and defensive driving practices
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Basic maintenance and operations of school buses
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Operation of a computer and assigned software
Record-keeping and filing systems and techniques
Telephone techniques and etiquette
Basic first aid and CPR techniques
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of dispatch functions in support of the overall operational safety and efficiency Utilize a telephone and two-way radio to receive transportation requests and information and provide assistance to bus drivers
Learn local geography, street locations, important buildings and landmarks of the area
Analyze, develop, revise and make suggested improvements upon routes and dispatching methods or procedures
Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed
Assist bus drivers with directions and routing, scheduling and equipment issues and information Maintain records and files as necessary
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Deal tactfully and effectively with school bus drivers, children and the public
Perform several simultaneous tasks, paying close attention to details and deadlines
Operate a computer and assigned software
Meet schedules and time lines
Administer first aid and CPR as needed
Drive a school bus, as necessary, observing legal and defensive driving practices
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years' experience as a school bus driver or in student transportation activities
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid and current California Class A or B Commercial Driver License with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements
Valid California Special Driver Certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for school bus
Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate (as required) issued by an authorized agency
Department of Justice fingerprint clearance through the California Highway Patrol
Good DMV driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy
Incumbents in this classification are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing requirements
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Knowledge of the school district boundaries and locations of schools within those boundaries. Has knowledge of schools, sports fields locations commonly visited on school trips outside of the San Lorenzo area. Has the ability to think quickly and effectively during stressful situations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor/outdoor and occasional school bus environment Constant interruptions Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions Evening or variable hours Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases Driving a vehicle to conduct work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone Seeing to read a variety of materials Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard Perform work which involves frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to - 75 pounds with assistance Sitting for extended periods of time Bending at the waist, or kneeling to file materials HAZARDS: Traffic hazards Exposure to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases Abusive, irate or violent students, parents or general public
The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
If your application is accepted to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are as follows:
Written Examination - TBD
Oral Examination - TBD
Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-Up dates will be offered.
Other Important information: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. The eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions.
New employees to the district are place on step A of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 3 ½ years of employment.
Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, where less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks.
Closing Date/Time: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Lorenzo Unified School District
Show moreSan Lorenzo Community
The Community of San Lorenzo is situated in unincorporated Alameda County between the cities of San Leandro and Hayward. The 2010 United States Census reported that 23,452 people, 7,425 households, and 5,792 families reside in San Lorenzo. The population density is approximately 8,488 people per square mile (3,276.8/km²). The racial makeup is approximately 47.4% White (32.4% non-Hispanic), 4.8% African American (4.5% non-Hispanic), 1.0% Native American, 21.6% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 17.9% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Roughly 37.7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. The school district boundaries include parts of the cities of San Leandro and Hayward.
San Lorenzo Students
The students of San Lorenzo represent the diversity of the town's past and present. Of the students attending TK-12 schools in San Lorenzo, 56% are Hispanic/Latino, 13% are Asian, 12% are Black/African American, nine percent are white, eight percent are Filipino and two percent are of other races. Forty two percent of the students in San Lorenzo speak Spanish as their first language, while 40% speak English as their first languages. Other languages represented include Cantonese/Mandarin (7% ), Tagalog (4% ), Vietnamese (3%) and Arabic (3%). Three percent of our students speak one of 37 other languages. Of the approximately 10,500 students, 69% are eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Seventy-two percent of the District's students are either socio-economically disadvantaged, English Learners or Foster Youth. Many of our students fall into more than one of these categories, but can only be counted once.
San Lorenzo School District
The district was established on November 8, 1859 and is one of the oldest continuously operating school systems in the State of California. From a humble beginning in 1850 with only six students and a tiny portable schoolhouse, the District reached its peak size in 1970 with 18,000 students enrolled in 28 schools. The current Superintendent of the district is Dr. Fred Brill who has served the community since 2014. The district collaborates with multiple city and county government departments to access and organize services for students and families. The school district partners with many local initiatives to create multiple opportunities for students and families. These partnerships include Alameda County Supervisors and Alameda County Office of Education to provide services to community members ages 11-24 at the REACH Ashland Youth Center.
Currently, San Lorenzo Unified School District consists of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high school sites. The District Independent Contracted Education (DICE) program gives students the chance to receive several hours of instruction each week one on one with a highly qualified teacher, while taking on the obligation to complete an additional number of study hours at home. In 2004, the school district adopted wall to wall Small Learning Communities and offers eight different programs for all 3300 high school students.
District-wide all teachers have focused on implementation of Common Core State Standards to guide classroom instruction. Administrators and teachers use multiple measures of assessment, including NWEA and CAASPP to determine program needs. Teachers utilize formative and summative data across grade and subject areas to inform instruction. Weekly collaboration, planning and analysis of lesson objectives, student work samples, and performance on common assessments drive the delivery of curriculum and the instructional strategies utilized. Analysis of data determines intervention course offerings. -