Router – Transportation

Job Description

Primary Purpose 

Coordinate routing of pupil transportation for regular and special needs programs districtwide to ensure safe, efficient, timely, and economical transportation services.

Education/Certifications: 

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 18 years of age

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Ability to use software to develop route schedules, spreadsheets, and databases and do word processing
• Ability to read and understand documents including policies and procedures manuals
• Ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: 

Experience as certified school bus driver

Essential Job Functions: 

• Layout and schedule all district bus routes in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines. Ensure that all changes or additional bus runs are consistent with district policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Assign bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and driver substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts as directed by the transportation director.
• Post route schedules and state required route descriptions. Ensure that an accurate description of the morning and afternoon route is carried on each bus.
• Process requests and arrange for extracurricular transportation
• Prepare and update district maps showing areas served by each bus. Distribute maps to schools and to the public as directed.
• Dispatch drivers and vehicles.
• 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.
• Respond to complaints about transportation services and address issues when appropriate. Redirect calls to transportation director as needed.
• Process driving and safety records of all new applicants.
• Serve as substitute bus driver as needed
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

None 

Equipment used: 

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher 

Working Conditions 

The working conditions described 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 and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (75 pounds and over)

Carrying (75 pounds and over)

Continual Sitting

Reaching

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

2025-11-14