Route Planner

Company: Trillium Staffing Solutions
Location: Ypsilanti
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Now hiring a Route Planner in the Ypsilanti, MI!Trillium Staffing is looking for a talented Route Planner to join our client's team in the Ypsilanti, MI area! Route Planner position available in the Ypsilanti, MI area. Direct hire opportunity located at our client location who is in the educational sector. Full-time position with a salary range $40k to $55k. M-F. 8-10 hour schedule. Expected start time of 9:00 a.m. Responsible for establishing, scheduling, and routing cost effective, safe and efficient transportation routes for students assigned to the district transportation system. The Route Planner communicates problems and transportation routing concerns to the transportation supervisor(s) The Route Planner must be able to respond calmly under pressure and answer questions related to routing, pickup and drop-off locations, time on the bus, staff assigned to routes, and communicates with parents/guardians, local school district personnel, etc., as requested by the director for transportation. 12-month non-affiliated position. Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to): Responsible for the operation of the district transportation software program (currently Versatrans) and the development of cost effective, safe, and efficient transportation routes for all students assigned to the district transportation system. Coordinates and maintains a master bus route schedule that identifies students, pickup and drop-off locations, time on the bus for each student, staff assigned to each route, and maintains maps detailing each route. Knowledgeable of all state, federal and local ordinances/laws related to transportation and designs routes/schedules accordingly. The Route Planner serves as a back-up to the transportation services coordinator to complete basic bookkeeping/accounting and payroll/finance tasks, as assigned. Participates in the storage and retrieval of student records and documents stored. Consistently models Win-Win leadership. Maintain good public relations with students and school personnel. Communicate with staff, students, and parents about bus stop information. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Prefer successful college classes in computers, data management, word processing and scheduling software. Pass a physical examination, including a drug test. Prefer no points on driver record. Must currently hold or be able to obtain within six months and maintain thereafter, a Commercial Driver License from the State of Michigan with require endorsements. Experience: Three years successful bus driving experience preferred. Two years previous transportation routing experience preferred. Skills/Other: Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times. Exhibits emotional stability and physical stamina necessary to lift, move and position special education students ages 0-26 years. Excellent benefits: 4 weeks vacation the first year, 10 sick days, 403b plan. Detailed benefits information and full job description available upon request. If interested, please apply today!-High school diploma or equivalent required. -Pass a physical examination, including a drug test. Prefer no points on driver record. -Dispatch and office experience preferred -Two years previous transportation routing experience preferred.By applying to this job, I agree to receive electronic communications including SMS text and email regarding future opportunities, referral bonus incentives, and other promotions from Trillium. You may opt out at any time from future communications by responding STOP to any electronic communication. You may view our full privacy policy at .

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