POSITION #287-CLS-08/17:                

Transportation Router
Transportation Department

8 hours per day / 216 days per year

Salary:  $15.35 - $18.28 per hour

DESCRIPTION: Assists in relieving supervisor of administrative details, by performing a variety of duties related to the safe and efficient routing of District transportation vehicles. Provide daily secretarial services and assist in the operation of the Transportation Department. Understands the confidentially and purpose of the department thoroughly. Essential duties and responsibilities: Advise building, schools, families and drivers, of bus and/or route changes, delays and emergencies. Prepare reports and records when necessary for appropriate planning and decision-making. Assist with state ridership reporting. Assist with the coordination of field trips and charter trips, while keeping communication open and minimizing district resources. Maintain routes for: basic education, special needs, homeless, kindergarten, summer and after school runs. Design, coordinate and implement routes, in an effective, efficient, and financially appropriate manner. Act as a liaison between the schools providing support as needed. Provide assistance with field trip requests. Coordinate with mechanics and drivers any bus breakdown emergencies. Assist in developing route packages, and posting of available routes. Maintain dispatch and field trip software programs and systems. Be aware of ongoing activities in the department and be able to deal with emergencies, interruptions and changing needs. Answer phones and radio, take messages, greet visitors and handle radio dispatch. Assist dispatch in leading the command center for any District emergencies. Other duties as assigned. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. Two years post-high school secretarial training, including: computer bookkeeping, data entry and retrieval, and spreadsheets. Three years’ experience in a transportation setting, school environment preferred. Must have valid current CDL License Class B, P1, and Washington State School Bus Endorsement. Must have knowledge of current Washington State Traffic Codes, school bus operational policies and standard safety procedures. Must have demonstrated experience with computer-aided systems: Word, Excel, File Maker and Google Docs. Preferred experience utilizing Trans Finder Routing System. Ability to work effectively with a variety of office equipment. Must demonstrate exceptional organizational and telephone skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions. Ability to relate well to students, staff and public. Must have excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:  The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:  Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI.  Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries may be directed to RCW Officer/ADA Coordinator and Executive Director of Human Resources, Lisa Turner. Issues related to 504 and Title IX should be directed to Mark Helm, Executive Director of Student Services.

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