Transportation Routing & Operations Specialist

Applitrack; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking a Router and Operations Specialist to manage district transportation routes, stops, and routing data using Traversa software and PowerSchool integration. You will develop routes, validate data, and coordinate with families, schools, vendors, and departments to ensure safe, efficient service.

Responsibilities include route optimization, quality assurance, and routine technical adjustments within established criteria, with strong focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with school transportation routing, scheduling and GIS is desirable.
• Proven ability to coordinate with families, schools and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains transportation routes using routing software and data systems.
• Serves as liaison between the District and transportation contractor; monitors performance.
• Acts as primary technical resource for routing data, maps, and attendance areas.
• Plans transportation requirements with schools, teachers, and vendors; estimates costs.
• Recommends procedures to improve efficiency and resource allocation.
• Develops annual routes, pre-routing scenarios, and routine route changes.
• Analyzes ride times, capacity, and service feasibility; performs route adjustments.
• Conducts dry runs and route validation with contractors; handles stop-change requests.

Skills

Routing coordination

Customer service

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Deadline management

Education

Associate degree in transportation/related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Traversa routing software

PowerSchool data integration

Job description

Stillwater Area Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking a Router and Operations Specialist to manage district transportation routes, stops, and routing data using Traversa software and PowerSchool integration. You will develop routes, validate data, and coordinate with families, schools, vendors, and departments to ensure safe, efficient service.

Responsibilities include route optimization, quality assurance, and routine technical adjustments within established criteria, with strong focus on