26/27 Routing Technician (Transport)

REPORTS TO

Transportation Administrator

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Transportation

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

248

SALARY

Transportation Salary Schedule

APPROVED

REVISED

5/6/22

SUMMARY: Plans, develops and provides computerized routing of buses to provide safe, effective and efficient student transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain safe, reliable and efficient bus routes for all eligible students.
• Assure that drivers, aides and dispatch have the latest copies of routes as there are weekly changes, directions, times, new students, removals, etc.
• Assign buses, safe bus stops, and bus routes for student transportation according to accommodations.
• Maintain and inventory equipment including: safety vests, car seats, and WC equipment.
• Review, process, and file transportation requests.
• Interact with the public on transportation issues.
• Track transportation bench marks.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for systems for bus routing and student systems.
• Maintain systems and database integration across the district.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with faculty, staff, municipalities, administration, and community.
• Coordinate and maintain Out of District school's routes, assignments and calendars.
• Collect and assimilate data for monthly reports.
• Keep track of student numbers and avoid overloads on RED or wrong accommodations on Special Ed.
• Maintain routes, maps, boundaries, and the student database.
• Remain current in existing and emerging technology and software.
• Works with Dispatcher to coordinate work assignments for substitute drivers and bus aides.
• Maintains daily communication with bus drivers and other departments.
• Drives a school bus in an emergency situation.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with employees, students and community.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Experience with Versatrans bus routing software or other bus routing computer applications preferred.
• Willingness and ability to acquire new and advanced skills necessary for implementing advances in information/computer technology.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR card.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Class B License with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.
• Obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner''s Certificate.
• Obtain and Maintain DPS School Bus Driver Certificate.
• Successfully pass the DPS Physical Performance Test.
• Submit to Annual and Random, Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Acceptable driving record for the last (3) three years.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated competency in computer literacy.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Safe uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Reading routes, maps and schedules.
• Safe driving practices and procedures.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Accurate recordkeeping techniques.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

SKILL IN:

• Interpersonal communication.
• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports and correspondence.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment, with reasonable knowledge
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move object.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.