Bus Dispatcher - Zone 2, 3 & 4

General Statement of Duties
This position is a 239-day, 8 hours per day position, located in Zones 2, 3 & 4. Starting annual salary is $39,996.34 (Note: The salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.).
The employee in this position provides a communication link between the transportation zone office and bus drivers to monitor incidents related to school bus operations. Other responsibilities include: m aintains continuous awareness of routes, trip, vehicle assignments and all other aspects of daily operation of the transportation program. Maintains continuous communication with bus drivers through the use of a two-way radio.
Essential Duties

• Maintains a log of incidents related to school bus operations as reported by bus drivers via a two-way bus radio;
• Operates a school board vehicle on a scheduled route when necessary;
• Performs all duties of school bus driver when necessary;
• Participates in planning and directing the daily activities of the Pupil Transportation program;
• Assists with field and athletic trip driver assignments;
• Maintains computerized records and files related to the transportation program;
• Maintains records of bus status and state of repair;
• Answers questions and records actions;
• Effectively communicates with schools and other outside agencies on issues related to the transportation program;
• Inform schools of all changes in bus assignments daily;
• Answers telephone calls and directs to the appropriate staff member;
• Responds to emergency telephone requests as appropriate, referring to the Transportation Supervisor as needed;
• Operates the base station for the two-way radio communication on vehicles assigned to the Department of Pupil Transportation;
• Gives clear and concise directions to drivers over the two-way radio;
• Announces field trip assignments daily;
• Prepares reports as necessary;
• Attends work daily and be engaged in job responsibilities;
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. or more;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have thorough knowledge of pupil transportation operations, routes, state and local bus operation laws and regulations, and county geography. Considerable knowledge of safe and defensive driving methods and procedures. Considerable organizational and problem solving skills. Requires hands-on familiarity with computer operations, keyboard procedures and basic programming. Ability to work effectively with employees, students, parents and staff. Ability to effectively operate and communicate using a two-way radio. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas and directives both orally and in writing. Ability to read a map and use computerized systems. Ability to plan, organize and work well under stressful conditions. A minimum of two years' experience in school bus operations is required. Must hold a valid Virginia CDL class A operator's license with proper endorsements to operate a school bus.
Additional Information
This vacancy is open until filled. Minimum salary - $ 39,996.3 4 ; or subject to the HCPS promotional policy for internal staff.
This is a full-time, 239 day contract - 8 hour/day position located in Zones 2 & 3.
How To Apply
In order to be considered for the listed vacancy, please mail or hand-deliver three (3) references, a good moral character form and a recent copy of your Division of Motor Vehicle Driving Record (a Driver Point Balance of zero (0) to plus five (+5) is needed for employment) to:
Henrico County Public Schools
Department of Pupil Transportation
3751-D Nine Mile Rd
Henrico , VA 23223
Phone: (804) 226-5577
If you need to acquire an instructional permit to drive a school bus, you must study the following sections in the Commercial Driver's Manual from the Division of Motor Vehicles:
Section 1 - General Knowledge
Section 2 - Air Brakes
Section 5 - School Bus
Section 6 - Transporting Cargo
Section 8 - Transporting Passengers
Sections 3, 4, 7 and 9 should be reviewed due to questions that may appear within the General Knowledge test.
When prepared, you must go to the Division of Motor Vehicles to take the following written tests to obtain the Commercial Driver's License Instructional Permit:
1. General Knowledge
2. Air Brake
3. Transporting Passengers
4. School Bus
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home