Transportation Route and Data Coordinator

Transportation Route and Data Coordinator

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Midland, Texas

Position: Route and Data Coordinator

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Number of Days: 226

Division:

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Education: College and High School

Experience: 3 Years Certified School Bus Driver Experience

Position Function/

Purpose:

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

• Layout and schedule all district bus routes in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines.
• Ensure changes or additional bus runs are consistent with district policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Assign bus drivers, 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 its morning and afternoon routes.
• 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 address changes, pick‑up/drop‑off location changes, time changes, or bus changes; assist campuses in placing new students on buses and advising 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.
• Ensure drivers are aware of students on their buses who have a Quick Reference Emergency Plan (QREP).
• Process driving and safety records of all new applicants.
• Serve as substitute bus driver/monitor as needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• College and high school diploma.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Region 18 Certification.
• Minimum of 2 Years experience in school bus transportation.
• Minimum of 2 years of clerical experience.

• Heavy carrying (15‑44 pounds)
• Kneeling
• Operation of motor vehicles
• Repeated bending
• Use of fingers
• Walking
• Standing