Harrisburg Area School District
Transportation Dispatcher
Harrisburg Area School District, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, us, 17124
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical
Date Posted: 7/31/2025
Location: Annex PURPOSE OF POSITION: Maintain efficient communications and route assignments among the fleet of vehicles operated for the transportation of students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Dispatch personnel and vehicles as prescribed by Supervisor. Serve as receptionist for the Transportation Office and assume primary responsibility for the two-way radio communication system. Assigns students to appropriate vehicles and routes. Maintains and updates student routing and attendance schedules using available technology. Assist with in-servicing and proper training of crossing guard personnel. Verify and record for use by the Transportation Program, the calendars, time schedules, closings, late starts, and early dismissals for all schools and students served. Works with contractors to secure substitute personnel for absent drivers. Confirm, arrange, and maintain files on field trips. Assist the supervisor in maintaining reports on mandated services for vehicles. Maintain contractor/driver employment files and credentials. Compile and prepare data regarding contracted services. Track and document student attendance for mandated reports.? This position will be required to work evening hours while school buildings run after-school programming. This timeframe is approximately from October through May of each school year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
HS Diploma or the equivalent required with relative work experience in the area of transportation services. Experience in school transportation services is a plus. Experience in using Microsoft Office and other office equipment is preferred Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and have organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing ideas and concepts effectively. Proficient communication and organizational skills.
WORK CONTRACT:
In accordance with the AFSCME bargaining agreement 260 Days per year, 8 Hours per day $17.77 per hour
Internal Candidates MUST apply online
Attachment(s):
Transportation Dispatcher - Harrisburg S D.pdf
Date Posted: 7/31/2025
Location: Annex PURPOSE OF POSITION: Maintain efficient communications and route assignments among the fleet of vehicles operated for the transportation of students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Dispatch personnel and vehicles as prescribed by Supervisor. Serve as receptionist for the Transportation Office and assume primary responsibility for the two-way radio communication system. Assigns students to appropriate vehicles and routes. Maintains and updates student routing and attendance schedules using available technology. Assist with in-servicing and proper training of crossing guard personnel. Verify and record for use by the Transportation Program, the calendars, time schedules, closings, late starts, and early dismissals for all schools and students served. Works with contractors to secure substitute personnel for absent drivers. Confirm, arrange, and maintain files on field trips. Assist the supervisor in maintaining reports on mandated services for vehicles. Maintain contractor/driver employment files and credentials. Compile and prepare data regarding contracted services. Track and document student attendance for mandated reports.? This position will be required to work evening hours while school buildings run after-school programming. This timeframe is approximately from October through May of each school year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
HS Diploma or the equivalent required with relative work experience in the area of transportation services. Experience in school transportation services is a plus. Experience in using Microsoft Office and other office equipment is preferred Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and have organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing ideas and concepts effectively. Proficient communication and organizational skills.
WORK CONTRACT:
In accordance with the AFSCME bargaining agreement 260 Days per year, 8 Hours per day $17.77 per hour
Internal Candidates MUST apply online
Attachment(s):
Transportation Dispatcher - Harrisburg S D.pdf