FPBN0274397-0000
2023-09-05T00:00:00
2023-07-15T00:00:00
The Floral Park-Bellerose School District has an opening in our Transportation Department for a Bus Dispatcher. We are a Pre-K through Grade 6 elementary district in western Nassau County. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESAssists with the coordination and implementation of school bus scheduling, including departures, stops, and arrivals; performs related duties as required. Under general supervision, the position requires the use of judgment in assuring the availability of vehicles and drivers to properly follow bus schedules.TYPICAL DUTIESSupervises the cleaning of buses.Operates a school bus, when necessary.Responsible for ensuring buses are ready and operational.Coordinates or arranges for vehicles and drivers to properly follow bus schedules.Plans, schedules, assigns, or coordinates drivers for special transportation such as field trips, athletic events, etc.Assists in planning bus loads, stops, routes, and schedules.Checks drivers' licenses periodically and follows up on required physical examinations of drivers.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES1.Thorough knowledge of school district area, location of all schools within the school district, and those schools located outside of the district for which transportation is provided.2.Considerable knowledge of all routes and bus stops.3.Knowledge of locations to which field trips are provided.4.Knowledge of all rules, regulations, and policies relative to transportation.5.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, parents, and school staff members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTraining and ExperienceGraduation from high school and two (2) years of satisfactory bus driving and/or motor vehicle dispatching experience.Necessary Special RequirementCandidates must satisfy all requirements of Article 19-A of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law within 60 days of hire. Candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the NYS Commissioner of Education. Section 156.3 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education states, in part, that all drivers of school transportation conveyances shall be at least 21 years of age.Salary range $50,000 - $60,000.00 dependent on experience. Please apply via OLAS only by July 15, 2023.
Transportation
Floral Park-Bellerose
Long Island
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