Router

With direction from the Terminal Manager this full-time hourly position will manage a school transportation software suite and ensure daily routing updates needed for public and private schools in Wichita Falls to efficiently and cost-effectively manage day-to-day transportation needs from stop locations to time spent on a bus to route, while effectively communicating to all levels of operations, school district, parents and providing daily updates to operations leads, as well as weekly updates to customers.

Specific Job Duties:

• Develop, implement, and maintain routing with computerized software
• Transfer geographical data, prepare maps, programs, and related graphical media.
• Develop optimization strategies using various GPS programs designed to ensure our customers are serviced in a highly effective and efficient manner.
• Provide routing process improvement recommendations to your Supervisor/Manager: Recommend specific changes to help increase productivity and efficiency; Create, edit, correct, and delete routes as well as Observe and track route timing, as well as provide customer route updates and billing information to finance department.
• Communicate with schools, parents, drivers, and aides; Answers telephone inquiries and communicate on two-way radio providing instruction to drivers.
• Assist with scheduling when needed to ensure all vehicles are staffed for the day.
• Read and follow established School District contracts.
• Report concerns, violations, or issues to the Terminal Manager.
• Keep records and submit reports as required or requested.
• Be on-call for emergencies and weekends as needed.
• Participate in any company required training, or as assigned by manager.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Competencies:

• Must have highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of Operations, School District Personnel, parents, and employees.
• Detail orientated with strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize is essential.
• Intermediate Computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite; as well as an aptitude to learn new internal and external software.
• Familiarity with routing software a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person