Routing Technician II - GPS Bus Scheduling & Ops

DeKalb County School District; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Technician II, Routing to coordinate student transportation and bus routing. The role emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and collaboration with parents and school administration.

The position requires coordination of regular and special education transportation, use of GPS routing technology, and maintaining accurate transportation databases. It offers a collaborative environment within the Transportation department.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field with 1–4 years of relevant experience or high School Diploma with 3–6 years of related experience or required.
• Plans and coordinates regular education, special education, and transportation services for students under the McKinney-Vento Act, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• GPS-based routing experience and maintenance of transportation records.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates regular education, special education, and transportation services for students under the McKinney-Vento Act, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develops and coordinates all routing phases of pupil transportation, including creating and updating bus routes and schedules using GPS technology to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Maintains and updates databases for student transportation records with accuracy.
• Coordinates with District Managers, schools, and other departments to provide efficient transportation services while communicating relevant information.
• Monitors and evaluates daily operations of transportation services to ensure safety standards are met consistently.
• Provides customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns from parents, schools, and the community effectively.
• Assists in problem-solving by working on routine or semi-routine assignments but recognize when there is a need for deviation from standard practices.
• Performs administrative tasks as required while responding promptly to emergencies that may arise during daily operations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

Tools

GPS technology

Databases

Job description

DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Technician II, Routing to coordinate student transportation and bus routing. The role emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and collaboration with parents and school administration.

The position requires coordination of regular and special education transportation, use of GPS routing technology, and maintaining accurate transportation databases. It offers a collaborative environment within the Transportation department.