Transportation Route Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

: Requires High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of school bus routing, operations, dispatching and how school transportation systems work. Ability to analyze data and make necessary changes to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency. Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills. Accuracy and attention to detail, flexibility, ability/desire to work cooperatively, ability to handle conflict and manage multiple responsibilities in highly stressful situations. Knowledge of and experience with PC software, word processing, spreadsheets, and complex databases. Excellent time management and organizational/planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. Enthusiastic, adapts well to different situations, dependable, ability to work in a self-directed manner with diverse groups of families, colleagues, and community partners. Reliable transportation, ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day. Must be physically working in the building/onsite. Preferred Qualifications:  Two years of experience in school bus route development, implementation, and coordination; or three years of experience involving dispatching, scheduling, and coordination of school buses in a fleet operation; or similarly related education and work experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Associates, Bachelors). Previous school district or contracted school bus operations experience. Previous supervisory experience. Knowledge of school bus transportation laws and regulations. Knowledge of computerized routing software systems, including all set ups, routing sequencing, bus utilization, student load parameters, timing of bus routes relative to school start/end times, safe stop locations, and student data management. Experience with Tyler Technologies’ Versatrans computerized routing system along with various GPS vehicle-tracking systems. Rate of Pay: $27.77/hour and up, DOQ, plus generous benefits package. Start Date: ASAP after closing.

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