Responsibilities :
- Directs and monitors daily assignments; schedules drivers, bus assistants, and assigns vehicles to
ensure daily coverage of all routes, field trips, and charter work.
Ensures direct and indirect daily activities of drivers and bus assistants are assigned and accomplishedon-time.
Communicates all relevant details of driving assignments to drivers to ensure proper execution.Assist drivers with routing directions and directs them to perform special services when required.Recommends appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including suspensions and / or discharge, forpart-time staff for violations of company policies.
Responds to emergency calls, facilitates emergency response network, coordinates mechanical servicerepair, and assigns replacement buses and drivers when there is a problem on a route.
Notifies District and CSC personnel of all changes in route assignments, emergency situations,accidents, breakdowns or any other event that will disrupt service.
Maintains route documentation and records (relevant contract requirements, school information,student data, route changes, relevant maps, vehicle details, bus assignments, driver details) for the
purpose of providing accurate and reliable information to customers and complies with school board
and province requirements.
Coordinates vehicle service and mechanical repairs with Maintenance Supervisor to assureuninterrupted service delivery.
Maintains high compliance to dispatch standard operating procedures.Handles customer concerns and requests for information in an expeditious and professional manner.Escalates unresolved issues to management as appropriate.Qualifications
High school diploma or GEDPrevious dispatch experience is preferred;Knowledge of surrounding geographic area to ensure effective and efficient routing. Ability to organizeand prioritize time to balance conflicting demands related to customer care and dispatching.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers in fast-paced and / or stressfulenvironment (interpersonal & telephone skills).
Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions from customers and other team membersAbility to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instructionAbility to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressureAbility to work within the appropriate level of independenceAbility to problem solveAbility to operate two-way and emergency radio systemsAbility to use office machines (fax, scanner, copier, zip drive, telephone system)Ability to use Microsoft Office Program and computerized routing software.Ability to work independentlyAbility to read road and street mapsAbility to keep organized and accurate records relating to overall dispatch and routing responsibilitiesBi-lingual abilities a plusStock Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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