The Transportation Dispatcher is responsible for providing administrative support to the Transportation Supervisor.
This position is responsible for managing the daily functions of the Transportation front office.
Position will ensure the administrative needs of the department are met in an efficient and timely manner.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*
· High School Diploma or GED with two (2) or more years of office experience preferred.
· Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, but not required (training can be provided).
· Previous school transportation experience is preferred, but not required.
· Experience using Google Suite
*DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*
· Greet employees and visitors to the office while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
· Uses proper business etiquette to answer phone calls and emails, responds to presenting needs and provides appropriate responses and referrals.
· Assists in all aspects of routing, using the current software program; update, print, and distribute routes daily.
· Communicate and assist drivers daily.
· Respond to bus drivers’ radio communications and requests.
· Responsible for coordinating all aspects of field trips and athletic trips.
· Inputs data for billing purposes.
· Assists drivers in the management of student discipline.
· Be able to sub on bus routes, as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
*REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:*
· Provide high quality customer service to students, staff, and families.
· Always maintain a professional manner; use tact, patience, and courtesy.
· Highly efficient communication both orally and in writing.
· Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
· Work independently with little to no direction.
· Make decisions based on honesty, integrity, and good judgment.
· Excellent computer skills.
· Highly Flexible with good attendance.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *
· Occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods of time.
· Occasionally required to adjust or move objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
· Required to regularly communicate with others to exchange information.
· Requires constant repetition of motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers.
· Occasionally assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:*
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
· Occasionally may encounter a noisy environment.
· No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.
35 - $20.
50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
* Overtime pay
Ability to Relocate:
* Plainwell, MI 49080: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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