Transportation Technician Job Mead Washington USA,Transportation

Location: Mead

June 4, 2026
Classified Vacancy

Transportation Technician

8 hours/day

260 days per year

JOB SUMMARY

This position helps ensure the proper functioning of District transportation operations by organizing and maintaining logistical needs including establishing, scheduling, and routing cost-effective, safe, and efficient routes while effectively communicating and assisting in resolving issues or other department concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Interact professionally and cooperatively with staff, administrators, students, parents/guardians, and patrons within designated boundaries of authority and confidentiality including answering telephones, taking messages, greeting and directing visitors, resolving conflicts, and disseminating information, etc.
Respond to requests from any interested person with information concerning routes, stops, schedules, loads, rules and regulations, and other facts that may be appropriate.
Secure qualified substitute drivers and other transportation personnel as needed/directed to cover routes in the absence of regular drivers. Instruct sub-drivers on routing, schedules, and other factors necessary to perform efficiently.
Track and assign field trips to drivers and transportation para educators per the guidelines set forth in their bargaining agreements and in a manner that will maximize district resources while providing maximum service to all.
Assist management in maintaining transportation software programs (trip requesting, GPS, parent notification, etc.)
Work with school personnel with trip cost estimates and assist in charter coverage as directed.
Assist in the preparation of routes for early dismissal/late arrival days, including those with other districts, as needed and assign drivers and/or students to those routes and/or drivers.
Utilizing a computerized routing program, design and maintain assigned routes and shuttles within prescribed time and efficiency requirements while equalizing loads, and ensuring safe transportation of students.
Create and maintain Student Health Care folders, bus route books, student lists as needed/directed for area(s) of responsibility.
Work with nursing and special services personnel on health issues of students assigned to the routes being supported by the position.
Accept bus trouble calls; assist in coordinating mechanics, replacement buses, and drivers to meet needs.
Provide backup routing support for other area(s) not primarily assigned.
Provide customer service to staff and community.
Maintain inventory of necessary supplies for special needs and/or general education buses (seat belts, car seats, safety harnesses, 1st aid supplies, etc.)
Coordinate with staff and outside agencies/vendors to ensure district and/or student needs are met including advising building officials of route changes, bus changes, driver changes, late arrivals/departures, etc.
Prepare, compose, and process various district documents including standard letters, memoranda, reports, etc. independently with little or no instruction in an accurate manner as requested.
Create and maintain a variety of files (computer and hard copy including confidential files) to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is available.
Provide emergency relief school bus driving as directed.
Monitor compliance with state pupil transportation guidelines and other applicable rules and regulations as assigned.
Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as department/job duties require.
Assist with planning and scheduling and attend department meetings and trainings as required.
Assist in any special projects/additional duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum of three (3) years dispatch/routing experience preferred.
Maintain a valid state driver's license including a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements (or willing to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of being employed).
Possess and maintain State of Washington School Bus Driver's Authorization to include but not limited to a valid Medical Examiners Certificate certifying medical ability to drive a school bus, First Aid/CPR card, WSP Fingerprint…