Field Trip Router and Scheduler at DFW Area Application Consortium
DFW Area Application Consortium · Fort Worth, United States Of America · Onsite
$45,872.00 - $55,261.00
- Professional
- Office in Fort Worth
- Position Type:
Supporting District Operations/Transportation - Date Posted:
9/3/2025 - Location:
Wichita Bus Barn - Closing Date:
09/17/2025 - District:
Fort Worth ISD Additional Information: Show/Hide - Utilizes software programs to establish field trip routes for drivers.
- Insures, audits, and maintains routes are established as efficient and accurate as possible.
- Verifies accuracy of driver’s route and stop times.
- Schedules work assignments for bus drivers and bus attendants for successful completion of routes in accordance with established assignment process.
- Notifies site administrators/school officials of late arrivals.
- Provides initial reports to the Manager and/or Director in case of accidents, injuries, or incidents.
- Collaborates with Transportation supervisors to coordinate daily work schedules and ensure adequate coverage.
- Makes presentations during driver in-service training and small group meetings and assists in department-wide staff development programs as needed.
- Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations
- Establishes effective working relationships with school officials regarding issues concerning the transportation of students.
- Assists the Routing Manager with gathering data for reporting purposes.
- Confers and cooperates with management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures.
- Assists in preparing documentation for drivers and attendants.
- Maintains attendance records for drivers and attendants.
- Maintains upmost confidentiality.
- Participates in meetings, in-services training, and workshops as required to convey and/or gather information required to perform the job.
- Assists with school bus routes as needed to support the operational needs of the department.
- Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- None.
- All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
- Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
- Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
- Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.
- Skill in operating applicable software including email and word processing to status work.
- Skill in critical thinking; using logic and reasoning to formulate solutions to problems.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Ability to read and understand safety manuals, calculate mileage, and load counts.
- Ability to operate school bus, office equipment, 2-way radio, and safety equipment.
- Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work, and maintain a well-organized and efficient office.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; multi-function telephone, 2-way radio.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds).
- Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours; at times, may drive a bus route.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
- Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
- Certification/License:
- Clear and valid Texas CDL Class B driver’s license with (P) passenger and (S) school bus endorsement;
- Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required;
- Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in Transportation related roles ;
- School district experience in Transportation preferred.
- Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to pass annual physical.
- Must be able to pass a recurring 8-hour Bus Driver Safety Training course provided by the District to maintain the CDL license.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
- Driving and accident record:
- NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
- moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
- failure to provide proof of valid driver’s license or proof of insurance;
- equipment violations.
- NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
- NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
- NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
- NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver’s license.
- NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
- NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
- NO operating a vehicle without owner’s permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
- NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
- NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
- NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
- Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD’s Fleet Insurance Carrier.
| Field Trip Router and Scheduler | JobID: 7095 |
Field Trip Router & Schedule
Reports to: Manager I - Routing
PC#: 22602-01
Grade 805
244 Days
Salary: $45,872 - $55,261
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose
Responsible for the oversight, review, coordination, and approval of student transportation for extracurricular, academic, and athletic trips. Consistently administers the district trip assignment process for bus drivers, coaches, and vehicles, approving trip requests from campuses, and ensuring accurate billing and compliance to established field trip policies and procedures. Collaborates with Transportation Staff to ensure all students are transported to and from their scheduled stops safely.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Field Trip Routing & Scheduling
Collaboration & Communication
Safety
Supervisory Responsibilities
Personal Work Relationships
Other Duties as Assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Travel Requirements
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Minimum Required Qualifications
INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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