Routing Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintains bus routes for regular and special education students; coordinates bus schedules, calendars, and other transportation requirements as needed.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in developing school bus routes. Checks the length of time required to perform each route.
• Assesses student needs and arrange transportation for students in special or regular education programs and students that are homeless. Notifies parties when changes in services occur.
• Recommends changes or alterations of routes to supervisors. Informs drivers, schools, and parents of route changes.
• Enters and maintains bus routes and transportation data utilizing Edulog routing software.
• Assists with advanced software tasks involving maintenance, utilities, boundary planning, map plots, and geodode updates.
• Maintains special needs and McKinney-Vento student databases
• Coordinates with outside school districts to provide transportation services to include transfers of students.
• Coordinates bus route changes due to emergencies or early release schedules. Informs dispatchers of the need for driver assignment, or changes.
• Coordinates with the Educational Services Department regarding student transportation needs to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Orders the installation of protection devices such as seatbelts and harnesses for special needs children on school buses.
• Collects data as needed; student counts, stop times, vehicle mileage.
• Performs relief bus driver and dispatcher functions as needed.
• Maintains all records related to items listed above.
• Ensures all work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
• Ensures that equipment is used properly and kept in serviceable condition.
• Exemplifies the highest standards of Customer Service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods and practices used to create and maintain efficient bus routes.
• Knowledge of the location of district facilities and bus route system.
• Ability to be trained and tested on district transportation software.
• Knowledge of bus equipment and operation.
• Knowledge of procedures used in a school transportation environment.
• Ability to read and comply with the standards and procedures in the Arizona Minimum Standards for School Buses and School Bus Drivers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally when operating a two-way radio and when dealing with others.
• Skill in understanding and completing oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a standard or automatic transmission motor vehicle and foot controls with two feet simultaneously.
• Demonstrate general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous related experience using Edulog software preferred
• 2 years bus driver experience
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Arizona Class B Driver's License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb, sit, stand, bend, walk and operate foot controls simultaneously. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 80 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor office environment, and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures; exposure to all types of traffic conditions while driving vehicle; exposure to noise, dust, gas and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Contact with employees, students and public.

$21.42/hour - 12 Month position - 40 hours/week

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.