School Bus Router

With direction from the Terminal Manager this full-time hourly position will manage a school transportation software suite and ensure daily routing updates needed for public and private schools in Bastrop to efficiently and cost-effectively manage day-to-day transportation needs from stop locations to time spent on a bus to route, while effectively communicating to all levels of operations, school district, parents and providing daily updates to operations leads, as well as weekly updates to customers.

Specific Job Duties

· Develop, implement and maintain routing with computerized software

· Transfer geographical data, prepare maps, programs, and related graphical media.

· Develop optimization strategies using various GPS programs designed to ensure our customers are serviced in a highly effective and efficient manner.

· Perform dispatch responsibilities while the terminal is operating bus routes and charters.

· Provide routing process improvement recommendations to your Supervisor/Manager: Recommend specific changes to help increase productivity and efficiency; Create, edit, correct, and delete routes as well as Observe and track route timing, as well as provide customer route updates and billing information to finance department.

· Communicate with schools, parents, drivers and aides; Answers telephone inquiries and communicate on two-way radio providing instruction to drivers.

· Assist with scheduling when needed to ensure all vehicles are staffed for the day .

· Read and follow established School District contracts.

· Report concerns, violations or issues to the Terminal Manager.

· Keep records and submit reports as required or requested.

· Perform tasks within the dispatch office to communicate and direct drivers throughout their a.m., p.m., or charter routes.

· Be on-call for emergencies and weekends as needed.

· Participate in any company required training, or as assigned by manager.

· Must be willing to obtain their CDL B license with the P/S endorsements.

· Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Competencies

• Must have highly developed interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-pace environment.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of Operations, School District Personnel, parents and employees.

• Detail orientated with strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task, and prioritize is essential.

• Intermediate Computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite;. as well as an aptitude to learn new internal and external software.

• Familiarity with routing software a plus.

Student Transportation of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population (Minority/ Female/ Disable/ Veterans).

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: High school or equivalent

Required experience: Computer 3 years

The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is not an employment contract and is subject to change as the needs of the company and the requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location