Henrico

•    Focus daily efforts on communicating daily operational information with parents and schools.

•     Maintains continuous awareness of routes, trip vehicle assignments and all other aspects of the daily operation of the transportation program.

•    Works collaboratively with Transportation Supervisors to record planned daily operations in a format that is suitable for transmission to external parties such as schools, parents, and Central Office.

•    Ensures that daily operations to cover each bus route/run/trip/shuttle are recorded in the GPS system and a “Parent App” that provides the GPS location of buses. Information must include the actual bus number covering each run.

•    Ensures that daily operations to cover each bus route/run/trip/shuttle are recorded and transmitted to school staff and the Central Pupil Transportation Office. Information must include the actual bus number and identification of drivers and assistants that will be covering each run.

•    Monitors the GPS system for awareness of buses that are running behind schedule.

•    Communicates notifications of late buses to parents utilizing the electronic notification system. Notices are sent when the daily plan will result in late buses due to a lack of resources. Notices are also sent when the Bus Dispatcher is informed of a bus that is behind schedule or if the GPS system indicates that a bus is behind schedule.

•    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 radio as needed for the two-way communications on vehicles assigned to the Department.

•    Performs related work as assigned

Annual salary will be prorated based upon actual work begin date.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Commercial Driver’s License is not required. High school diploma or equivalent; general knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and techniques; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to make arithmetical calculations; ability to answer inquiries and assist the general public in a courteous manner; ability to operate a variety of office equipment; skill in the use of data, spreadsheet and word processing software; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to follow oral and written instructions, ability to work well under pressure; ability to organize and perform work independently

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits