School Bus Route Specialist; GIS & Scheduling

Transportation Routing Technician

Lane 13 - Contract and Benefits

250 Day Contract

Starting Date:
July 15, 2025
Hours a day: 8
Hourly rate: 24.45 - 27.48

• Phone:
• Email: dludwig

Position Type:
Transportation / Transportation

Date Posted: 5/20/2026

Location:

Transportation

Date Available:

07/15/2026

The Transportation Routing Technician utilizes specialized routing software to build yearly school bus routes, maintain up-to‑date student information regarding transportation needs, and communicates routing information with drivers, parents, school administration, and other district stakeholders. This position is primarily responsible for routing Special Education students and supporting the unique transportation needs associated with those services. As the district prepares for the upcoming district split, the position may also assist with both Special Education and Regular Education routing assignments to support operational continuity and route development across both districts.

The Routing Technician works closely with transportation staff, school administrators, parents, municipal agencies, and city developers to maintain accurate routing data, respond to changing transportation needs, and support safe and efficient student transportation services.

This job reports directly to the Routing Team Lead, and works closely with the Coordinator and Director.

• Assist GIS Specialist/Routing Lead with route audits and evaluations (e.g., stops, times, road closures, mileage) for route optimization, consolidations, additions, and timing.
• Attend meetings and professional development training to convey and gather information required for transportation components.
• Build new bus routes and schedules yearly using GIS data for regular home-to-school students, special education students, field trips, athletic events, summer school, and other school-related activities.
• Collect data required for state transportation reports (lists, timings, unfunded runs) to ensure desired bus scheduling and availability of information required by regulatory agencies.
• Inform drivers and department personnel of route-related information (lists of new students, confidential sheets, route changes) to ensure routes are safely and efficiently covered.
• Maintain GIS database (route descriptions, route map documentation, student locator records, identified geographical data) to provide up-to-date reference for Department use.
• Prepare a variety of routing and special reports using data generated by the GIS database for requested information.
• Resolve bell schedule issues (e.g., school exit delays, bell change schedule changes, school bus traffic safety issues) by coordinating with District bell change scheduling.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external parties (parents, district staff, other schools, government agencies, general public, students) by providing assistance, advice, and support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to read maps and understand road systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, parents, drivers, and school administrators.
• Ability to coordinate with city developers, municipal agencies, and school staff regarding new developments, road changes, and boundary impacts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive student information.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.

• Experience in school transportation or student routing.
• Experience with routing software.
• Knowledge of state and federal pupil transportation regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze route efficiency and transportation data.
• Experience working with parents and school communities to resolve transportation concerns.
• Experience working in a school district or public agency.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) with school bus endorsements preferred.