Lead Bus Driver​/Scheduler

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Job Duties

Reports To:


Building Principal & Transportation Director

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Lead Driver/Scheduler serves as a liaison between the transportation department, administration, drivers, and school staff to help ensure safe, efficient, and organized transportation services for Mountain Iron-Buhl Schools. This position coordinates regular bus routes, extra trips, driver communication, and transportation records while also performing all essential functions of a regular route bus driver.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate regular bus routes through the district transportation system, including communicating route changes and updates to drivers throughout the school year.
• Schedule and coordinate extracurricular and special event bus trips while maintaining a master transportation schedule with the school office.
• Assist with daily transportation operations, staffing, troubleshooting, and route coverage as needed.
• Report emergencies, delays, damages, accidents, behavioral concerns, or incidents to the Transportation Director and administration.
• Collect and submit monthly mileage reports, trip reports, and transportation documentation to the Business Office.
• Assist administration and drivers with student discipline concerns, parent communication, and transportation-related issues.
• Coordinate annual bus evacuation drills and required transportation safety training in compliance with Minnesota State requirements.
• Ensure compliance with student safety, confidentiality, FERPA, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Maintain communication with drivers, school staff, administration, and families regarding transportation needs and concerns.
• Support transportation safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Assist with maintaining transportation records, schedules, and documentation.
• Operate school buses and district vehicles as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Transportation Director.

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Leadership and teamwork abilities
• Dependability and flexibility
• Strong judgment and decision‑making skills
• Active listening and problem‑solving skills
• Organizational and scheduling skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Basic computer and transportation software skills, including routing systems such as Traversa

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not formally supervise employees but serves as a lead support and liaison for transportation staff and administration.

Work is performed in a school setting, transportation office environment, outdoors, and in district vehicles or buses. Position may require flexible hours depending on transportation and activity schedules.

Required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of school bus driving experience preferred
• Previous transportation coordination or scheduling experience preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of background check
• Successful completion of MNDOT physical
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License
• Valid School Bus Endorsement
• Must meet all MNDOT requirements for school bus drivers, including age requirements

ISD #712 is an equal opportunity employer