Transportation Router

Bismarck Public Schools • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

The Transportation Router assists in relieving the supervisor of administrative details by performing various duties related to the safe and efficient routing of District transportation vehicles. The role includes providing daily secretarial services and supporting the operation of the Transportation Department while understanding and maintaining the confidentiality and purpose of the department.

Requirements

• Operating office equipment and software
• Planning and managing projects
• Performing budgetary, payroll, and administrative tasks
• Compiling information for reports
• Composing correspondence
• Basic math and technical information
• Grammar and punctuation
• Bookkeeping principles
• Business telephone etiquette
• Common office machines
• Schedule activities and gather data
• Use job-related equipment
• Work with diverse individuals and data
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain confidentiality
• Meet deadlines and set priorities
• Work as part of a team
• Handle interruptions
• Build positive relationships with staff, parents, and students
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area.
• Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Compile data from various sources (e.g., student information, time sheets, calendars, expenditures/budget, Internet research) to prepare reports, make recommendations, and provide information for assigned administrators.
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic document files and records (e.g., budget data, employee records, financial records) to provide up-to-date information and historical reference in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Prepare reports, documents, and correspondence of both confidential and non-confidential nature (e.g., letters, memorandums, meeting minutes, charts) to document activities and convey information.
• Represent the assigned Administrator in their absence to convey and gather required information.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external parties (e.g., staff, parents, students, public agencies) to provide information, facilitate communication, and give direction.
• Present information on administrative procedures (e.g., department/program policies) to orient new personnel and disseminate information to existing personnel.
• Advise buildings, schools, families, and drivers of bus and/or route changes, delays, and emergencies.
• Prepare reports and records for planning and decision-making.
• Assist with the coordination of field trips and related questions, ensuring open communication and efficient use of district resources.
• Maintain routes for special needs, SIT, BECEP, Head Start, and summer school.
• Assist on general education routes.
• Act as a liaison between schools, providing support as needed.
• Assist mechanics and drivers during bus breakdowns and emergencies.
• Maintain dispatch and field trip software programs and systems.
• Design, coordinate, and implement routes effectively, efficiently, and in a financially appropriate manner.
• Be aware of ongoing activities in the department to handle emergencies, interruptions, and changing needs.
• Answer phones and radio; take messages, greet visitors, and handle radio dispatch.
• Assist Transportation during district emergencies.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed