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.