What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Route Manager position at School District U-46?
Position / Title: Assistant Route Manager Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Department/Location: Transportation Calendar Days: 260 Reports To: Route Manager JD Revision Date: 06/06/2024 Supervises: As assigned
Function / Position Summary
Provide the management necessary to ensure a professional and organized atmosphere in a
demanding and complex environment (high level of confidentiality required). Acts as the Route
Manager when needed. Provide information and assistance to staff, schools, and the public,
working through problems and concerns as they relate to routing. Multi-task to meet various
timelines, mindful of the Transportation Department’s expected level of safety and professional
demeanor at all times. Highly organized and detail- oriented, creatively maximizing available
resources to meet the needs of the department. Oversees the Route Book Program and routing
related data. Maintain confidentiality in the department and the community.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Function / Position Summary
Provide the management necessary to ensure a professional and organized atmosphere in a
demanding and complex environment (high level of confidentiality required). Acts as the Route
Manager when needed. Provide information and assistance to staff, schools, and the public,
working through problems and concerns as they relate to routing. Multi-task to meet various
timelines, mindful of the Transportation Department’s expected level of safety and professional
demeanor at all times. Highly organized and detail- oriented, creatively maximizing available
resources to meet the needs of the department. Oversees the Route Book Program and routing
related data. Maintain confidentiality in the department and the community.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Responsible for an effective Route Sheet Inspection Program ensuring Driver and Assistant
- Records all routing related data in software programs, including Access, Excel, and Versatrans.
- Provides on-site supervision of the annual Fall and Summer School Pick Days.
- Daily scheduling and supervision of DUTU office staff, drivers and assistants as assigned.
- Assists the Route Managers in monitoring and supervising a high-volume call center and radio traffic, to ensure prompt customer service.
- Monitors the building security system, controlling access as needed.
- Functions as Route Manager as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred.
- Current school bus driving permit/endorsement (preferred).
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English-Written/Verbal)
- Two (2) years’ experience in data entry and data management. (required)
- Experience in electronic record keeping and file management. (preferred)
- Two (2) years supervisory experience (in the transportation field preferred)
- Ability to work on a computer approximately 60% of the workday.
- Telephone demands will occupy approximately 40% of the workday.
- 12 Month position. Salary and benefits are as established by the Board of Education.
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