Routing Specialist - Buffalo, United States - Buffalo Public Schools

Description

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Prepares bus route schedules for the transporting of school children: monitors the arrival and departure times at the schools; re-routes buses as required to improve service.

Investigates complaints of early or late pick-up of students: makes necessary adjustments and follows up correction with carrier.

Monitors route adjustments caused by change of address or school by the student: maintains student rider lists and updates when needed.

Prepares and maintains various records and reports as required: maintains data of students riding buses.

Performs related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the geography of the City of Buffalo;

Ability to understand and interpret written material, i.e., vehicle and traffic laws pertaining to school buses;

Skill in mapping out routes and drawing up schedules for transportation of school buses;

Ability to get along well with school administration, parents and the general public;

Good appearance; initiative; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a Bus Driver in the Board of Education for one year in the competitive class ;

OR

Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a Bus Driver in the Board of Education for two years in the non-competitive class.

Open Competitive

Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and one year of full-time experience as a Bus Driver.