Dispatcher / Driver - Transportation

PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS – CLASSIFIED VACANCY

DISPATCHER / DRIVER

WORK SITE: Transportation

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week (averaging 8.0 hours per day)
8:30 AM - 05:00 PM (M,T,W,Th,F)

12 Months

START DATE: ASAP

STARTING SALARY: $26.48 to $33.80 per hour.
(Initial salary placement is based on related experience)

BENEFITS: The District will pay the following amounts towards benefits:

Work Hours per Day Health Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance

More than 6 hours 100% of Cap * 100% of Cap ** 100% of premium 100% of premium

More than 4 hours through 6 hours 75% of Cap 75% of Cap 75% of premium 100% of premium if

6 hours per day
More than 2 hours through 4 hours Not eligible 50% of Cap 50% of premium Not eligible

1 hour through
2 hours Not eligible 25% of Cap 25% of premium Not eligible

* Must enroll in a health plan (Cap subject to change) / ** $144.50 dental plan cap effective 10/1/12

REQUIREMENTS: Fingerprint Clearance. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement. Tuberculosis. The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with
Education Code 49406 post-offer / pre-placement. Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer / pre-placement physical. 5 years school bus driving experience required. Class B license with passenger and air brake endorsements required. California school bus driver certificate required. First aid certificate or pass CHP first aid exam required.

QUALIFICATIONS: See job description. Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required.

SUBMIT APPLICATION: The District prefers applications be submitted electronically through http://www.edjoin.org/PetalumaCitySchools or www.edjoin.org. All applications, regardless of the manner of submission, must include all required documentation.

NOTE: It is recommended that applications be accompanied by a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two letters of reference. Paper screening for potential interviews are based on materials submitted with application.
No additional paperwork for application will be accepted after the closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Petaluma City Schools’ policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination.
Reasonable accommodation is provided to all eligible applicants and employees as required by law. Complaints regarding unlawful discrimination may be filed with
Petaluma City Schools’ Human Resources department.

Petaluma School District
Job Description

Job Title: Dispatcher/Driver
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Director, Transportation & Fleet Management
Prepared Date: February 2011
Approved Date: February 2011

SUMMARY
Under general direction, assists the Director, Transportation and Fleet Management in scheduling of routes, field trips and bus assignments; and to do job-related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Performs bus driver duties as required; drives shuttle route; schedules and assigns substitutes to cover bus routes when regular drivers are absent; schedules and assigns extra trips and buses; assists in scheduling an efficient and effective routing system; schedules and conducts effective school bus safety and evacuation programs for drivers and students safety; assists the Director of
Transportation in checking roadways during inclement weather; assists parents and individuals with questions and concerns dealing with pupil transportation; provides staff with estimates on trip costs; operates a 2-way radio, analyzes situations and adopts an effective course of action; and performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to learn, interpret and apply school district policies, laws, rules and regulations. Knowledge of proper safe operation of school transportation vehicles. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, good judgment and poise, take responsibility and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority; understand and carry out oral and written directions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years school bus driving experience; experience working in school district transportation department.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written direction.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid California Class B license with passenger and air brake endorsements;
California school bus driver certificate, first aid certificate or pass the California Highway Patrol First
Aid exam.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Vacancy #: 710

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.48 - $33.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please list 2-3 professional references below:

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30