Dean Transportation is seeking qualified candidates for a school bus router opening in Traverse City, MI to plan and schedule school bus routes. Competitive wage and benefits package provided.
Interested candidates should visit www.deantransportation.com/jobs to submit an online application.
Job Functions for this position include:
- Planning bus routes and transportation schedules
- Using computerized routing system, two-way radios and office equipment
- Assisting Supervisors in dispatching and driving assignments, when needed
- Preparing comprehensive narrative and statistical reports, and maintain related logs
- Participating in computer training and all other required company sponsored training
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Good attendance and punctuality record
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Proficient in computer use including Windows Office and preferably dispatch/routing
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Experience working as a member of the team
- Experience with day-to-day functions of a school bus transportation office
- Knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures, traffic laws and school bus regulations
Ability To:
- Plan and organize the route planning and dispatch services of the operation center
- Operate office equipment, company vehicles and communication equipment
- Interact positively with co-workers, school administration, students and parents
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Meet schedules and time deadlines
- Work independently with little direction
- Work split shift and overtime as required
