Transportation Router

STA Family of Companies•Reading, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision from the Director of Transportation, this role schedules and plots transportation routes for the regular and summer school year. The Transportation Router considers variables such as hazards, distances, bus capacities, and classroom size using the Transfinder routing software. This position is essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of student transportation.

Requirements

2+ years related experience in transportation or related field
HS Diploma or equivalent or related field
Ability to interpret maps and design efficient bus routes
Knowledge of Transfinder Routing software
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Excellent customer service skills
Basic knowledge of how to use radio dispatch equipment

Responsibilities

Provide bus drivers with accurate and up-to-date bus run/route information, including an accurate and current list of eligible students at each stop.
Schedule and plot transportation routes for ESL, bilingual, regular, and special education students.
Initialize bus stops and clusters to form bus runs and combine them to form bus routes.
Coordinate all bus stop and bus route information with drivers, dispatchers, and school administration.
Research and verify accurate address ranges for the district.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date maps for each school campus using guidelines set by school administration/Board of Education.
Assist with establishing school attendance zones.
Supervise the safety and efficiency of the bus routes.
Ensure that all bus stops are located at the safest point.
Provide reports/information to other departments relative to attendance boundaries and busing of students.
Perform other duties as assigned.