Routing Assistant

Henry County Public Schools - Collinsville, VA

Collinsville, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Routing Assistant assists with the facilitation of safe and efficient bus transportation operations for Henry County Public Schools. Ensures that student data and supporting data systems are used efficiently to create and maintain bus route schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Transportation Administrator in managing the transportation routing program.
• Establishes, enters and maintains all bus routes and stops throughout the district.
• Develops route rosters, maps and directions for bus drivers.
• Meets with drivers and bus assistants to discuss updated and/or route adjustments.
• Evaluates and recommends needed changes in the routing process and time frames.
• Serves as primary contact with routing software vendor.
• Communicates routing information to parents, school administrators and department personnel.
• Prepares forms for student load counts, receives compiled data from drivers and prepares a summary of results to be used in route planning.
• Organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks and meets deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with district personnel at all levels.
• Exhibits patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Preferred experience includes experience in transportation operations.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia within three months of employment.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must pass physical examination as prescribed by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must maintain satisfactory driving record from the Division of Motor Vehicles that meets state requirements and indicates positive driving points.