Job Title:            Routing Specialist                                                             Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to:         Director of Transportation                                                  Pay Grade:  MT4 – 260 days

Dept./School:    Transportation                                                                  Date Revised: August 2022

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate routing of pupil transportation for regular and special needs programs districtwide to ensure safe, efficient, timely, and economical transportation services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 18 years of age

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to use software to develop route schedules, spreadsheets, and databases and do word processing

Ability to read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals

Ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years’ experience as certified school bus driver

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Routes and Schedules

1. Layout and schedule all district bus routes in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines. Ensure all changes or additional bus runs are consistent with district policies, guidelines, and procedures.
2. Assign bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and driver substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts as directed by the transportation director.
3. Post route schedules and state required route descriptions. Ensure each bus carries an accurate description of the morning and afternoon route.
4. Process requests and arrange for extracurricular transportation.
5. Prepare and update district maps showing areas served by each bus. Distribute maps to schools and to the public as directed.

Communication

6. Dispatch drivers and vehicles.
7. Notify drivers, parents, and school personnel of any changes in a student’s bus service such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time or bus change. Help campuses to place new students on buses and advise drivers of new or dismissed students.
8. Respond to complaints about transportation services and address issues when appropriate. Redirect calls to transportation director as needed.

Other

9. Process driving and safety records of all new applicants.
10. Serve as substitute bus driver as needed.
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; prolonged driving; moderate walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.