Part-Time School Transportation Router/Driver

Summary

The Transportation Router/Driver is responsible for supporting the daily transportations operations of the Education Alternatives transportation department. This part-time, hourly position coordinates student transportation routes, communicates with parents/guardians, assigns and adjusts driver routes, and responds to daily transportation changes, call-offs, and coverage needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Develop, maintain, and adjust student transportation routes based on student addresses, school locations, transportation requirements, and operational needs.
• Assign drivers to regular student routes and make adjustments when routes or staffing needs change.
• Monitor daily transportation schedules to ensure routes are adequately staffed and operational.
• Maintain regular communication with the Building Director and school staff regarding transportation needs and concerns.
• Utilize FleetPaths to review, update, and maintain student transportation routes and assignments.
• Coordinate changes to student transportation schedules, including new enrollments, withdrawals, address changes, schedule changes, and other transportation needs.
• Review routes for efficiency and identify opportunities to improve transportation schedules, travel times, and driver utilization.
• Communicate with parents/guardians when transportation schedules, pick-up/drop-off locations, or other route-related information changes.
• Respond to parent/guardian concerns regarding transportation and communicate issues to the building director when necessary.
• Serve as a substitute driver when emergency transportation coverage is needed.
• Provide coverage for driver call-offs, unexpected staffing shortages, or other immediate transportation needs.
• Assist with mid-day routes, student transportation changes, appointments, activities, or other transportation needs as assigned.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, route information, and scheduling documentation.
• Protect confidential student, family, and employee information in accordance with Education Alternatives policies and applicable privacy requirements.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned by the Building Director.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

•  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must maintain an active, valid driver's license.
• Must maintain a clean driving record that meets Education Alternatives' requirements for operating company vehicles and transporting students.
• Must be able to successfully complete any required driver background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and transportation-related requirements.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple transportation changes and priorities throughout the day.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and courteous communication style when working with parents, drivers, students, and staff.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn and utilize transportation software systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow organizational policies and procedures.

Working Conditions 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

This position is primarily based at an assigned Education Alternatives school location and requires regular interaction with school staff, transportation personnel, drivers, students, and parents/guardians.

The position may require working during morning and afternoon transportation periods and responding to transportation changes throughout the scheduled workday. The employee may occasionally be required to operate an Education Alternatives vehicle to provide emergency or mid-day transportation coverage.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training

Experience:

• Transportation planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• routing management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with students: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21