District Transportation Trip Planner

Splendora Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Splendora Independent School District is seeking a Trip Coordinator to oversee district transportation for extracurricular trips, planning, scheduling, and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The role emphasizes proactive communication with campuses, coaches, drivers, sponsors, and Transportation Administration, maintaining records, and ensuring timely, compliant trip execution.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Texas CDL Class A or B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.
• Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training.
• Texas Department of Public Safety School Bus Certification Course.
• Texas PTA Supervisor Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all district transportation requests from initial submission through trip completion.
• Review requests daily to ensure timely processing.
• Schedule buses, drivers, substitute drivers, coaches, and support vehicles.
• Assign trips based on driver availability and efficiency.
• Coordinate special transportation needs, including Special Education accommodations.
• Verify vehicle availability, seating capacity, accessibility, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure all assigned vehicles are fueled, clean, inspected, and ready for departure.
• Prepare and distribute complete trip packets with all necessary paperwork.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL (P/S Endorsements)

DOT medical/physical

Texas School Bus Certification

Pupil Transportation Supervisor Certification (preferred)

Tools

Routing software

Trip management software

Job description

Splendora Independent School District is seeking a Trip Coordinator to oversee district transportation for extracurricular trips, planning, scheduling, and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The role emphasizes proactive communication with campuses, coaches, drivers, sponsors, and Transportation Administration, maintaining records, and ensuring timely, compliant trip execution.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Texas CDL with P and S endorsements,