26-27 Transportation Route Specialist

    Highlights

    Notify drivers, parents, and school personnel of any changes in a student's bus service such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time or bus change. Help campuses to place new students on buses and advise drivers of new or dismissed students.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWaco, TX

    Description

    Job Title: Route Specialist

    Reports to: Coordinator of Transportation

    Dept./School: Support Services

    Exemption Status: Non-Exempt / 226 days

    Date Revised: 8/28/2025

    Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

    Primary Purpose:

    Develop and implement bus routes that are cost effective and meet the needs of students and the District. Assist with daily operation of the Transportation office and provide clerical services to the Director of Transportation.

    Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:

    GED or High School Diploma

    Texas Driver's License

    Ability to obtain Texas CDL Class B upon hire

    Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    Ability to comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos

    Ability to communicate effectively

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

    Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

    Ability to deal with problems involving several variables

    Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills

    Must be able to use a computer, printer, copier, fax machine, and calculator

    Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and to word process

    Ability to use different transportation software systems

    Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

    Knowledge of transportation and bus routing principles

    Experience:

    Three years of experience working in a transportation setting or department

    Three years of experience in route development

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:

    Clerical

    1. Prepare correspondence, memorandums, forms, requisitions, and reports for Transportation department.

    2. Keep up-to-date files for all student transportation.

    3. Maintain appropriate student records as needed.

    4. Maintain physical and computerized departmental files on transportation issues, including bus incident reports and trip forms.

    5. Answer incoming calls, take messages, and route them to appropriate staff.

    6. Handle questions and requests that fall within level of responsibility.

    7. Input student and staff information in computer.

    8. Maintain effective rapport with general public and handle any problems or concerns in prompt and courteous manner.

    Routing Responsibilities

    1. Oversee all regular and special education route development.

    2. Layout and schedule district bus routes in accordance with Texas Education guidelines. Ensure that all changes or additional bus runs are consistent with district policies, guidelines, and procedures. Receive and process routing requests for students and groups of students.

    3. Post routes schedules and state required route descriptions. Ensure that an accurate description of the morning and afternoon route is carried on each bus.

    4. Prepare and update district maps showing areas served by each bus. Distribute maps to schools and to the public as directed.

    5. Receive and process transportation request paperwork to route students using the routing software system.

    6. Notify drivers, parents, and school personnel of any changes in a student's bus service such as an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time or bus change. Help campuses to place new students on buses and advise drivers of new or dismissed students.

    7. Coordinate and schedule all summer school routes.

    8. Address issues and concerns that arise related to routing of busses within your level of responsibility.

    9. Assist in the planning and assigning of staff and routes for field trips.

    10. Drive a school bus over an assigned route in accordance with time schedule (as needed and with appropriate license).

    11. Read maps, follow routes, use two-way radio, understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

    Reporting and Compliance

    1. Compile pertinent data as needed when preparing various state and local reports.

    2. Maintain confidentiality of information.

    Other

    1. Respond to complaints about transportation services and address issues when appropriate. Redirect calls to transportation director as needed.

    2. Respond to emergency calls as needed.

    3. Perform dispatch when required.

    4. Perform other such tasks that may be assigned by the director.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    None

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

    Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals, copy machine, occasionally drive District vehicle

    Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

    Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

    Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

    Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

    Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

    This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

    Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610

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