JOB TITLE:  Routing Assistant

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  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. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• 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. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of school transportation operations, practices, hazards and safety precautions; knowledge of business practices applicable to transportation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, parents and the general public. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Preferred experience includes experience in transportation operations. 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The physical demands 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 is light to medium work (depending on whether working in the office or driving a bus) requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to assist students or move objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.   

  

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

 

DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

 

Position will be posted until filled.

 

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.