Routing Specialist

Dickinson Independent School District•Dickinson, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Routing Specialist position is part of the Transportation Department and is responsible for assisting in managing and optimizing bus routes, responding to emergencies, communicating with parents and staff, and ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of students. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication abilities. The specialist will also perform substitute driver duties as needed and maintain various routing software systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must meet all contractual, local, state, and federal requirements of a professional driver.
Must meet all qualifications for a bus driver for DISD.
Must maintain an exemplary driving record per DISD safe driving incentive guidelines.
Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with all appropriate endorsements and classifications and all other required licenses, permits, and certifications.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and pleasantly in person, via telephone and two-way radio.
Knowledge of record-keeping and office procedures.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
Must demonstrate diplomacy and flexibility at all times.
Complete assigned tasks accurately with minimal supervision.
Follow District and Transportation policies and procedures.
Must be able to work a split shift (i.e., 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
Efficient with Zonar/Infofinder/Skyward/Routefinder programs.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years experience as a school bus driver in a public school district.

Responsibilities

Assist in solving route overloads, routes needing attention, equipment needing repair, and loading/unloading stop issues.
Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications.
Respond appropriately and decisively to emergencies.
Answer and route telephone calls; record and distribute messages accurately and timely.
Update assigned route maps and descriptions.
Contact parents/guardians concerning student management problems.
Handle incoming concerns/issues from parents.
Participate in training.
Exercise responsible leadership.
Perform as a substitute driver/monitor as needed.
Take initiative in identifying and working on non-driving tasks.
Upload Skyward every morning and send copies to archives.
Maintain routing information on Transfinder/Skyward.
Be efficient with Zonar/Infofinder/Skyward/Routefinder programs.
Efficiently manage multiple emails daily from all campuses to assign students to routes/bus stop locations accordingly.
Assist in editing streets/parcels in Routefinder.
Download information from Routefinder into Infofinder.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Transportation.
Supervise students during transport.