Driver Trainer/Dispatcher

Position Type:

Transportation

Date Posted:

5/18/2026

Location:

Sterling Holley Center - Transportation

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ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description

Job Title: Driver Trainer/Dispatcher

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Job Code: 5540

Department: Transportation

Supervisor: Safety Manager

Date: May 16, 2025

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Designs and administers a comprehensive driver training program and supports the onboarding process for new drivers, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements from the district, Secretary of State, and Department of Transportation. Support the safe and efficient operation of student transportation services by coordinating daily driver activities, managing route logistics, and maintaining compliance with district and state regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

COMPENSATION RANGE: $27.10 - $28.99

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.

2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

4. Participates in the selection and recruitment of an adequate number of bus driver applicants to effectively provide safe service.

5. Develops and implements a training program for drivers by:

a. Accepting applications, interviewing, and reviewing work history of applicants.

b. Providing classroom and on-the road training sessions.

c. Providing re-training program.

d. Evaluating new drivers during route operation.

e. Schedule applicants for testing with the IL DMV

1. May operate a school bus on a route on an emergency basis as needed

2. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.

3. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

4. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

5. Checks in drivers and monitors their movements during the operation of their daily routes.

6. Assigns substitute buses and drivers where appropriate.

7. Informs drivers of field trips or extra trip assignments as needed.

8. May drive a school bus on an emergency basis as needed.

9. Prepares reports and maintains records as required (within the areas of responsibility).

10. Various clerical duties such as answering telephones, checking student transportation information, and interacting with parents and school staff

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED certificate. Must have or be able to obtain (within 60 days of hire) and maintain a Class "B" CDL with School Bus, Passenger and Airbrake endorsements. Certified 3rd party bus driver testing administrator for the State of Illinois and a clean driving record.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Rockford Building Maintenance Association

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character,

Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.

1. Computer experience to include e-mail and Microsoft suite.

2. Knowledge of the roads and routes within the City of Rockford.

3. Knowledge of procedures to follow when buses break down.

4. Proficient in Spanish (dependent upon department need)

WORKING CALENDER: 12- month

WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate-in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and

out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work. Occasional night

and weekend hours required.

OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are

representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified

duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work

that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the

position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school

district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the

school district and requirements of the job change.

Physical Aspects of the Position (Check all that apply)

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Climbing Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 2.

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Balancing Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.3.

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Stooping Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.4.

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Kneeling Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.5.

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Crouching Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.6.

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Crawling Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.7.

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Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.8.

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Standing Particularly for sustained periods of time.9.

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Walking Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.10.

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Pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force order to thrust forward, downward or outward.11.

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Pulling Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. 12.

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Lifting Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and required the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.13.

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Finger use Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with the fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.14.

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Grasping Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm.15.

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Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Those activities in which you must convey detailed or spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 16.

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Hearing Perceiving the nature of sounds. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds such as when making fine adjustments on machinery.17.

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Repetitive Motions Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or finders.

The Physical Requirements of the Position (Check one)

1.Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. 2.

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Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rate for Light Work. 3.Medium Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 4.Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 5.Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check one)

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Machine Operations inspection, close assembly, clerical, administration. This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, or visual inspection. 2.Mechanics Skilled tradespeople This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as power tools, lathes and drills. 3.Mobile Equipment This is a minimum standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes, and high equipment. 4.Other This is a minimum standard basis on the criteria of accuracy and neatness of work for janitors, sweepers, etc.

The Conditions the Worker will be subject to in this position (Check all that apply)

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The worker is subject to inside environment conditions.2.

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The worker is subject to outside environment conditions.3.

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The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. (Activity occurs inside and outside)4.

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The worker is subject to extreme heat or cold for periods of greater that one hour.5.

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The worker is subject to noise which would cause them to have to shout.6.

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The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.