SrDispatcher

Governs running of routes to ensure on-time performance of service for location. $28.00/hr **Major Responsibilities** * Oversees all routing and scheduling of buses; dispatch buses and provide timely and accurate route and passenger information to drivers on route. Reviews route change requests with drivers and submits appropriate paperwork for approval. Maintains an appropriate log to record the date of submission, change number and who the change was submitted to. * Monitors sign-in and sign-out times for each route and submits requests for changes as necessary. Adjusts route hours as necessary to ensure productivity and reduce overtime. * Demonstrates and promotes “Safety First” culture at the location. Responsible to broadcast daily safety messages during A.M. and P.M. route times. Works with the location safety personnel to develop meaningful safety messages. * Assigns drivers and, when necessary, monitors to routes. Where a “Bid” process is used, the dispatcher is responsible for posting routes and overseeing the “Bid” process. * Ensures that all routes (both AM and PM) are properly “dry” run prior to the start of service. * In the event that FIRST STUDENT, INC. is required to establish routes for a school district, this information shall be efficiently compiled, written, and submitted to the district officials within the time frames specified. * Responsible for opening or closing the location, check the answering service for messages and receive calls from any drivers who will not be at work. Tracks daily attendance and communicates issues to the manager. * Accurately updates daily dispatch log including the status of vehicles and replacements, open routes, sub driver assignments and other on-going operations items. Record all late buses, breakdowns and accidents on the dispatch log. Information recorded will include time of occurrence, location of bus, route affected, bus involved and a detailed description of what steps are being taken to resolve the proble