Position: Vehicle Tracking System Operator

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the Vehicle Tracking System Operator will be responsible for maintaining the system’s database for the Zonar GPS tracking system used by the Department of Transportation to monitor vehicles, drivers and attendants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates Zonar system, geographical positioning system (GPS), which entails monitoring and maintaining the system’s database of vehicles, drivers and attendants;

Enters and maintains landmark information in database for location and identification of buses and their destinations, such as schools;

Provides on-demand detailed reports of vehicle locations and times from the GPS database;

Gathers data to develop improvement plans for Transfinder school bus routing system;

Acts as liaison for the Stop Finder parent application;

Acts as liaison to emergency entities such as the local police department and emergency medical services units during crisis events such as accidents by vehicles;

Acts as liaison to bus lots and Central Garage regarding location information of school buses and other participating Board vehicles;

Maintains rosters of students on buses and assists Radio Dispatchers as needed; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of the Prince George’s County road system;

Some knowledge of the operation and scheduling of school buses desired;

Knowledge of computerized data management systems such as Microsoft Access desired;

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Products;

Ability to operate a computer with speed and accuracy;

Ability to work effectively with constant interruptions and meet scheduled time lines;

Ability to treat information, data and records confidentially;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Good interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;

Excellent telephone and on-the-air presence required; and

Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High school graduate with one to three years of experience and or training in the maintenance of computer data information in a school or fleet management field required.

Certification:

None Required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.