Job Description
School Bus Driver Dispatcher
Position Overview:
Sunshine Enterprise is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a School Bus Driver Dispatcher. As a Dispatcher, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate and dispatch school bus drivers, ensuring timely and accurate execution of routes. This position requires excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Route Planning and Scheduling:
• Collaborate with school administrators and transportation staff to establish efficient bus routes.
• Develop daily and long-term transportation schedules, considering student locations, traffic conditions, and other relevant factors.
2. Driver Dispatch:
• Assign bus routes to drivers based on established schedules and availability.
• Communicate route details, including pick-up and drop-off times, to bus drivers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor and adjust driver assignments as needed to accommodate changes in student populations or route modifications.
• Ensure that all drivers are properly informed about any changes or updates to their assigned routes.
3. Communication and Coordination:
• Maintain effective communication with school staff, parents, and drivers to address any concerns or issues related to transportation.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for information from parents, school officials, and drivers.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure that buses are in good working condition and arrange for repairs when necessary.
• Coordinate substitute drivers when regular drivers are unavailable due to illness or other reasons.
4. Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure that all drivers adhere to safety guidelines and regulations while driving, including following traffic laws, and maintaining a safe environment for students.
• Monitor driver compliance with pre- and post-trip inspections and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of driver hours, mileage, and other relevant data for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Stay up to date with local, state, and federal regulations related to school bus transportation and implement necessary changes to ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in transportation management is a plus.
• Proven experience in dispatching, logistics, or a related field, preferably in a school or transportation setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with drivers, school staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations and make quick decisions when needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work early mornings and evenings as required.
Note: This job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. Specific duties may vary depending on the need.Please see HR for information on physical demands and the work environment of this job.
Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC is an “Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”