Routing Coordinator Transportation

Work Calendar: 242

FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Director

Starting Wage: $68852 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 42/J/01

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date:11/10/2025

Priority Screen Date:10/20/2025

Positions Available: 1

Position Open Until Filled

The Transportation Department delivers safe reliable and efficient student transportation. The department prioritizes student safety timely routes and sustainable practices ensuring every student travels to and from school and district-sponsored activities securely. With well-maintained vehicles trained drivers and a commitment to a positive travel experience our team supports both student well-being and the broader school community.

This position is located in the Transportation Department at 1745 W. 1700 S. Salt Lake City UT 84104

JOB SUMMARY

The Routing Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient school bus routes and stops to support the districts student transportation system. This role coordinates transportation logistics addresses and resolves transportation-related issues and ensures compliance with district policies and safety standards. The Routing Coordinator also arranges transportation for special events provides accurate information and resources to staff and families and manages specialized transportation software and systems to support daily operations.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Must be 21 years of age or older
3. One (1) year of experience working at a school district or similar transportation department
4. Valid Utah Drivers License and evidence of insurability
5. Have or obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 60 days of hire
6. Hold or obtain a CPR & First Aid Certificate within six (6) months of hire
7. Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Drivers DOT Medical Exam and will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using data-based software
9. Speak read write analyze and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Two (2) or more years of experience working at a school district or similar transportation department
2. Knowledge of pertinent student transportation codes policies regulations laws and safety practices
3. Experience using Zum or Geo Tab software or other transportation routing software
4. Ability to read and interpret roadmaps and electronic Global Positioning System (GPS) systems
5. Experience in compiling and providing data for inclusion in the State of Utahs annual reports
6. Spanish or other language proficiency including the ability to read write speak and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support route planning and assignments assist the Transportation Director in developing and updating bus routes including scheduling distance verification and bus stop designation
2. Manage transportation software systems administer and support computerized routing systems (e.g. Zum Geo Tab) respond to user inquiries troubleshoot with vendors install updates and participate in testing new features
3. Audit and optimize routes by reviewing mileage timing and stop accuracy to recommend adjustments that improve efficiency and safety
4. Maintain route documentation update and distribute route maps and descriptions for current and future reference
5. Ensure compliance and safety evaluate routes and stops to confirm alignment with district policies safety standards IEP requirements and mandated guidelines
6. Coordinate transportation activities collaborate with administrators drivers and the department to align transportation services with district needs (e.g. field trips special education sports teams etc.)
7. Perform the functions of a substitute Bus Driver to meet student transportation when needed
8. Serve in an on-call capacity outside of regular scheduled work hours as needed respond to transportation needs or emergencies within required departmental timelines and document all actions and resolutions in accordance with district procedures; a stipend or supplemental pay may be provided for on-call duties
9. Communicate with staff and stakeholders provide drivers schools and parents with route updates schedule changes and answers to inquiries to ensure reliable transportation services
10. Prepare and maintain reports documents and correspondence of a confidential and non-confidential nature (e.g. mileage student counts capacity days operated periodic and ad-hoc reports for department district and state etc.)
11. Review and monitor reports and documents (e.g. federal state standards and district policy reports etc.) to stay current with federal state standards and district guidelines
12. Maintain accurate transportation data track and update route drivers and operational information in mapping software and databases to ensure timely and accurate records (e.g. transportation schedules leave requests transportation data employee records etc.) and provide up-to-date information completion of processes and historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements
13. Participate in meetings workshops and seminars as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
14. Support and monitor staff performance provide direction to assigned drivers and bus attendants assist with hiring interviews and recommend training or corrective actions to maintain the departments high service standards
15. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
16. Represent the department in a professional manner using workplace etiquette
17. Work under limited supervision use time-management and prioritization strategies adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions to meet deadlines
18. Support a team environment by collaborating with ones own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
19. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
20. As needed roll push pull bend reach stoop kneel crouch crawl and lift up to 50 pounds
21. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting up to 50 pounds carrying pushing and pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting 33% walking and 33% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Human Resource Services Salt Lake City School District () or call .

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age color disability gender gender identity genetic information national origin pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs services and employment including its policies complaint processes program accessibility district facility use accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination harassment and retaliation: Tina Hatch Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator 406 East 100 South Salt Lake City Utah 84111 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights Denver CO .

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