Dispatcher

VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a 2nd shift Dispatcher position.  Hours of work will be 11AM-7:30PM.  Valley View Transportation Department hours of operation are from 4AM – 8:30pm.

JOB SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Directors and Assistant Directors the individual will supervise driver and monitor daily operations.  Some of these duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervision of personnel, assign routes to be covered
• Review routes for safety hazards
• Direct radio operations and communications
• Provide leadership during emergencies/ accidents following Board and Department Procedures and Policies
• Ensure all policies related to vehicle crashes are followed
• Maintain and update routes, schedules, employee and student files in department and with schools
• General, Special Education and Bilingual Bus Routing
• Fleet Scheduling – creating Driver Directions, Student Listing
• Required to drive routes where student transportation is needed and there is a shortage of drivers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to speak and write in Spanish a plus
• Professional leadership skills
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Transportation requirements

• Experience in school bus transportation operations
• Ability to communicate effectively with all clients, employees and district staff internally and externally to resolve conflicts and concerns
• Proficient in Windows applications
• Experience with computer/manual routing and scheduling
• Must hold or have the ability and requirements to obtain the required license and permit for Illinois School Bus Driver.
• Assistance with implementation of all Transportation related programs.
• Provide input to overall driver training program to improve safety.
• Must be flexible in hours of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   The position is full-time for twelve (12) months.  The salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits, including life, health and dental insurance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Applicants should apply on line at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) letters of reference to Valley View CUSD 365U, Human Resources Department, 755 Dalhart Avenue, Romeoville, Illinois 60446. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:   The deadline for receiving application is June 27, 2012   Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable after the deadline date.

Equal Opportunity Employer