Transportation Coordinator

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Associates degree in Management, Information Systems (MIS), Logistics, Business, or a related field, or other related computer software associated degree or; 

Two years of college (60 credit hours) of coursework in a related field 

Experience with computerized routing applications/software 

Knowledge of routing, mapping, and scheduling 

Passing score on a Word/Excel skills assessment 

Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts including holidays and/or weekends as needed 

DESIRED: 

AT LEAST 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)ROUTING SOFTWARE 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Establish, Collect and enter all bus routes and stops throughout the district 
• Develop route maps and directions for bus drivers 
• Perform operator level preventive maintenance (including server backups) 
• Serve as team leader, including training, for the routing and scheduling of student transportation 
• Prepare and maintain operator manuals and guides 
• Evaluate and recommend needed changes in the routing process and time frames 
• Serve as primary contact with routing software vendor 
• Monitor changes in demographics and population within attendance boundaries 
• Communicate routing information to parents, school administrators and department personnel 
• Maintain bus route and school cross reference lists 
• Prepare forms monthly for student load counts, receive compiled data from drivers and prepare a summary of results to be used in route planning 
• Supervise the work of assigned schedulers for Special Education, Head Start, Kindergarten, Extended School Services, and other District wide programs 
• Assign buses to routes consistent with District policies to ensure corrections of bus overloading and length of ride times. 
• Develop and implement a system for obtaining the names of students affected by bus or bus stop changes so that schools can receive timely information on which to base student database entries 
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel at all levels 
• Exhibits Office Etiquettes, Patience, Courtesy and tact when dealing with others 
• Integrates knowledge and skills that are relevant to the 21st Century 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Mental & Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to sustain extended work hours and problem situations 
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions 
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively including proper phone procedures 
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team 
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time 
• Ability to reach, stoop, twist and bend 
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time 
• Ability to prioritize and organize 
• Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures 
• Ability to analyze and problem solve 

Compensation:

$24-26 per hour depending on experience.