Routing Specialist

Job Title: Routing Specialist,
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Transportation,
Pay Grade: Para 6,
Days: 226

Department/School: Transportation,
Date Revised: 07/07/2026

Coordinate routing of pupil transportation for regular and special needs programs district wide to ensure safe, efficient, timely, and economical transportation services.

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

High School Diploma or GED.

Must be 18 years of age.

Ability to use software to develop route schedules, spreadsheets, and databases and do word processing.

Ability to read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals.

Ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions.

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

3 years' experience as a certified school bus driver and experience as a routing specialist preferred.

• Layout and schedule all district bus routes in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines. Ensure all changes or additional bus runs are consistent with district policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Assign bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and driver substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts as directed by the transportation director.
• Post route schedules and state required route descriptions. Ensure each bus carries an accurate description of the morning and afternoon route.
• Process requests and arrange for extracurricular transportation.
• Prepare and update district maps showing areas served by each bus. Distribute maps to schools and to the public as directed.

• Dispatch drivers and vehicles.
• Notify drivers, parents, and school personnel of any changes in a student's bus service such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time or bus change. Help campuses to place new students on buses and advise drivers of new or dismissed students.
• Respond to complaints about transportation services and address issues when appropriate. Redirect calls to the transportation director as needed.

• Process driving and safety records of all new applicants.
• Serve as substitute bus driver as needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices.
• Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent.
• Must be present regularly in person.

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Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; prolonged driving; moderate walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching.

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis.

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.

Note:

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.