Routing Technician

Yuma Elementary School District ONE; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma Elementary School District ONE is seeking a Routing Technician to support student transportation operations, ensure safety during routes, and maintain accurate records. The role also provides clerical support, communicates with staff and the public, and helps manage route-related information and reports.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and candidates must meet health and clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with basic math and data entry; read manuals and follow prescribed formats.
• Knowledge of safety practices and school transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Answers inquiries from staff, parents, students, and the public to provide information and routing details.
• Assist Director of Transportation with route review and assignments to ensure safety and compliance.
• Attend department meetings to share and gather information for operations.
• Collect data for reports and forms; maintain records system with accuracy.
• Communicate with drivers on routine and disciplinary matters affecting routes.
• Maintain both paper and electronic files and inventory of supplies for efficient operation.

Skills

Office equipment

Recordkeeping

Data entry

Safety practices

Codes & regulations

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Zonar

Easy Bus

Transfinder

Job description

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/ Technician, Routing
  
• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026
  
• Location:
  Transportation
  

Position Status-Benefited
Tier 1
8 hours daily
Salary Range F
$18.50
Working Calendar
261 Days
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proof of MMR & Hepatitis B Health Record
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Routing Technician

Purpose Statement
The job of Routing Technician is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities required to meet student safety/ discipline during transportation; providing activity information from a variety of sources; and collecting and referring information relating to student transportation system operations. Also providing clerical support to assigned personnel; communicating information to staff and the public; maintaining complete and accurate records; and providing information and/or direction as requested.
This job reports to Director of TransportationEssential Functions

• Answers questions from internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing general information and/or routing inquiries.
• Assists Director of Transportation/ Routing Specialist with review and assignments of routes during year for the purpose of ensuring that activity during transportation meet state guidelines, safety and requirements.
• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Collects data for the purpose of preparing reports and/or processing forms.
• Communicates with drivers and others (e.g. responding to inquiries and investigates, etc.) for the purpose of assisting with route related discipline problems.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. letters, forms, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials (e.g. forms, office supplies, cameras, mounting supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, form letters and memos, calendars, bulletins, periodic reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information to other parties and/or agencies.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. work orders, expense claims, invoices, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Reports potential/ actual conflicts and emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of transportation activities and/or injury to involved parties.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources regarding transportation security issues for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Reviews student behavior during transportation (e.g. cameras, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, maintaining a safe, secure and positive transportation environment.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.; adhering to safety practices and procedures; applying job-related codes, regulations and laws; classifying data and/or information.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; common office machines; office methods and practices.; age appropriate behavior; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; key-boarding; knowledge of community resources; recordkeeping and record retention practices; Zonar, Easy Bus, and Transfinder software; school safety and security practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; working with frequent interruptions; working as part of a team; maintaining confidentiality; being attentive to detail; meeting deadlines and schedules; adapting to changing work priorities; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; displaying tact and courtesy; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 25% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency

Required Testing

Certificates

Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Approval Date

Salary Range

Non Exempt F(18.50)