Routing Specialist

Routing Specialist

Transportation

Nonexempt

Reports To: Route Coordinator/Director of Transportation

Per Compensation Manual

Per Compensation Manual

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

Minimum of two years experience as a school bus driver in a public school district (preferred)

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.)

Assist in solving such conditions as route overloads, routes needing attention, equipment needing repair, loading, and unloading stops

Monitor and respond to two-way radio communications

Respond appropriately and decisively to emergencies

Answer and route telephone calls; record and distribute messages in an accurate and timely manner

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 sends copies to archives

Maintain routing information on Transfinder/Skyward

Efficient with of 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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Continuously sit

Occasionally required to walk or stand

Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk

Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion

Frequently use hand strength to grasp tools, and drive

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds including students

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision

Occasionally work in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees

Walk on slippery surfaces

Meet deadlines with severe time constraints

Interact with the public and other peers positively

Ensure the safety and well-being of others

Noise level is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard