Routing Specialist

Primary Purpose

Schedules and coordinates field trips to ensure safe, on-time service to and from field trip destinations. Uploads pupil information from the district’s student data base and creates the most efficient and cost effective route(s) per the needs of the District. Creates, provides, and maintains school maps indicating school and district boundaries. Updates and maintains various school transportation routing maps and bus routes/schedules.

Effectively facilitates and manages the flow of information pertaining to pupil data as needed. Maintains data required for TEA Route Service Report to include ridership, route descriptions and units utilized. Maintains the highest level of professional communication with campus administrators, fellow employees and our community.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CDL License w / P&S endorsements is preferred with an acceptable motor vehicle record as determined by the Department of Transportation and the Texas Education agency. Motor vehicle records will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with DOT and TEA standards.
• Certified or willing to obtain certification by the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) as a Pupil Transportation Official, Supervisor, Specialist or Trainer.

• Must be able to complete all required training requirements within 60 days of employment.
• Possesses operational / functional knowledge of computerized routing systems (Infofinder preferred).
• Knowledge of demographic and transportation routing software (Route Finder preferred).
• Knowledgeable in adult training techniques and possesses a mechanical aptitude, and strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with campus principals, staff, students, and parents.
• Strong organizational skills and group presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and well developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience using word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Basic math skills, detail orientation, mapping and routing skills.

• Two years of experience as a certified school bus driver is preferred.
• Experienced in coordinating new and revised bus routes and schedules.
• Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business.
• Due to the nature of the position, “On call” situations are to be expected.

• Inputs and tracks field trips from school administration and coaching staff using an intranet based system.
• Assigns field trips to drivers, tracks, maintains and oversees all field trip buses.
• Coordinates and/or assists with extra-curricular transportation with coaching staff.
• Communicates and coordinates the use of personnel and equipment as well as all trip information to appropriate parties: drivers, campus, dispatch, sponsor, and other key personnel.
• Provides training on the usage of the field trip request system and processes.
• Communicates any problems or changes to appropriate parties: drivers, campus, dispatch, sponsor, and other key personnel.
• Reviews and explains field trip policies and procedures to all drivers as Encourages compliance with Comal ISD policies and processes. Discusses any breach of policy, problems or irregularities with the Area Supervisor.
• Maintains the intranet data base system insuring that each driver and trip is charged and billed accordingly (i.e. hours, mileage, fuel, ); as well as driver payroll and department revenue are reconciled accurately and in a timely manner.
• Gathers key information such as activity budget codes in order to bill accordingly.
• Cooperates with other members of the management team and operations staff to insure the continuation of a safe and smooth operation.
• Attends professional development activities/programs to keep abreast of developments and innovations in area of transportation.

• Maintains, creates, and implements safe, efficient, and effective bus route information on the computerized Transfinder Routing System. Continuously develops and maintains all bus routes, runs and stops; including…