About this role
POSITION: Route and Data Coordinator EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt NUMBER OF DAYS: 226 PAY GRADE: Aux PG 8 DIVISION: DEPARTMENT: Transportation REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation SUPERVISES: EDUCATION: College and High School EXPERIENCE: 3 Years of Certified School Bus Driver Experience Position Function/Purpose Coordinate routing of pupil transportation for regular programs districtwide to ensure safe, efficient, timely, and economical transportation services.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• 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.
• Assign bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and driver substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts as directed by the transportation director.
• Post route schedules and state required route descriptions. Ensure each bus carries an
accurate description of the morning and afternoon route.
• Process requests and arrange for extracurricular transportation.
• Prepare and update district maps showing areas served by each bus. Distribute maps to
schools and to the public as directed.
• Dispatch drivers and vehicles.
• 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.
• Respond to complaints about transportation services and address issues when appropriate. Redirect calls to the transportation director as needed.
• Ensure drivers are aware of students on their buses who have a QREP (Quick Reference Emergency Plan).
• Process driving and safety records of all new applicants.
• Serve as substitute bus driver/monitor as needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Qualification Requirements
• Minimum certification / Education
• Ability to read and write English
• College and High School Diploma
• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
• Region 18 Certification
• Minimum of 2 Years in School Bus Transportation
• 2yrs Clerical Experience
Physical Demands
• Heavy carrying, 15-44 pounds
• Kneeling
• Operation of Motor vehicles
• Repeated bending
• Use Of Fingers
• Walking
• Standing
Equipment used:
• Telephone
• Typewriter
• Computer
• Copy Machine
• Calculator
• Two way radio
• School District Vehicles
Work Environment:
• Outside and inside
• Excessive noise
• Fumes, Smoke, or gasses
• Grease and Oils
• Solvents
• Working around moving vehicles
• Flexible working hours, early and late
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.