Bus Router​/Dispatcher

Position Details

Ypsilanti Community Schools
Transportation Department

Position Title: Bus Router / Dispatcher
Building: District-Wide
Reports to: Transportation Director and/or designee
Hourly Rate: $22.75/hour ($23.00/hour after 90 day probationary period)

District

Description:


Ypsilanti Community Schools is a small urban district conveniently centered around the major freeways (I-94 & US-23) within 5 minutes of Eastern Michigan University, 15 minutes from the University of Michigan. We have approximately 3,900 students, 3 Early Childhood Learning Centers, 1 International Baccalaureate with Prek-5, 3 Elementary buildings, 1 Middle School, and 1 High School which features 2 programs within the building STEM and AC Tech, and 1 Alternative Education building (ACCE).

YCS is a systemic reconfiguration Blueprint District which aims to dramatically improve student learning in a short amount of time, anchoring a culture of collective responsibility that is collegial, collaborative, and professional. It aims to ground a safe, orderly and respectful environment for all students that promotes excellence.

Position

Description:


To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for designing the bus routes and activity of field trips.

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Michigan CDL License
• Knowledge of first aid
• Ability to pass a DOT physical
• Ability to pass a DOT drug and alcohol test
• Maintain a Michigan certification for ongoing education
  * or **
• Ability to pass a Live Scan background Check
• Possession of a clean driving record
• Experience with Tyler Technologies products

Position Responsibilities:

• Design the bus routes for regular needs and special needs
• Answer phones and answer questions regarding bus routes and bus stops
• Schedule field trips
• Billing for field trips
• Attend webinar and local meetings with other routers
• Continuous education on the routing and field trip software
• Work with Director of Transportation to problem solve routing issues
• Communicate in a timely manner to school staff about any changes
• Attend staff meetings regularly to review raw and live data
• Work with bus drivers and keep their routes accurate and correct