Transportation Clerk - Dispatcher

Qualifications:
  1.   High school graduate or equivalent. (Required)
  2.   Typing accurate at 35 wpm. (Required)
  3.   Demonstrate computer skills.
  4.   Ability to meet the public.
  5.   Two years previous experience in secretarial or clerical field.
  6.   Demonstrate the ability to interact with students.
  7.   Pass Excel and Word testing. (Required)
  8.   Valid Colorado driver's license.
  9.   Ability to obtain a CDL license with P and S endorsements within three months after hire.

*Testing must be completed (and passed) before applicants are eligible for an interview.
*Applicants MUST also apply to the position before scheduling testing.
*Please contact FFC8 Administration at (719) 382-1300 to schedule testing. Testing spots are limited and fill up quickly.
*Applicants who have already completed and passed testing are NOT required to test again.

Job Goals:
Responsible for dispatching bus transportation personnel and vehicles to support route schedules and extra trips. Responsible for completing clerical duties for supervisory team. Assist with answering phones, and radio communication with staff members. Will be required to drive bus routes and trips as needed.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Dispatch personnel and vehicles to support regular route schedules and extra trips.
2. Perform clerical duties for the transportation supervisory team.
3. Manage student bus pass photos, IDs and scanning software.
4. Parent outreach and coordination regarding student bus passes.
5. Maintain and update department website and digital communications.
6. Responsible for greeting guests to the office and directing them appropriately.
7. All aspects of customer service to include: answering department telephones, answering questions, and routing calls to appropriate individuals.
8. Communicate with staff members via radio and other communication devices. 
9. Will be required to drive school bus routes and trips as needed.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
1. Oral and written communication skills.
2. Accurately type 35 words per minute.
3. Proficient in EXCEL and other Microsoft programs.
4. Interpersonal skills.
5. Basic math skills.
6. Organization and time management skills.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
9. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
10. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
11. Demonstrate emotional stability and have a history of consistent attendance and punctuality.

Salary:
Transportation Clerk / Dispatchers are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.


Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:
261 days per year - 8 Hour Work Day