Router - Transportation

Manor Independent School District (TX)•Manor, TX

41d

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
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 as certified school bus driver

Responsibilities

Layout and schedule all district bus routes in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines. Ensure that 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 that an accurate description of the morning and afternoon route is carried on each bus.
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 transportation director as needed.
Process driving and safety records of all new applicants.
Serve as substitute bus driver as needed
Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.