Create, modify, and maintain transportation routes in routing software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district policies, transportation regulations, and service-level agreements
Execute routing updates and change requests with a high degree of precision and ownership
Manage data flows between systems, including imports/exports and validation of routing-related datasets
Ensure all route assignments are properly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Analyze routing configuration to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance service quality
Develop and model routing scenarios (e.g., bell time changes, stop consolidation, capacity adjustments) and recommend optimal approaches
Partner with Account Managers and internal stakeholders to design routing strategies aligned to school priorities and constraints
Support and, over time, lead client-facing conversations on routing strategy, including explaining tradeoffs and cost drivers
Define, monitor, and analyze key routing performance indicators (e.g., route efficiency, utilization, on-time performance, cost per rider)
Identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and drive action against them
Build and maintain reporting to track routing performance and inform decision-making
Escalate risks and proactively recommend solutions to improve system performance
Contribute to improving internal routing processes, standards, and documentation over time
Identify and resolve data quality issues related to student assignments, stop locations, and transportation parameters
Use Excel (or similar tools) to perform detailed analysis, modeling, and validation of routing decisions
Support the development of more scalable analytical approaches, including automation where appropriate
Partner closely with other Routing Coordinators to support both day-to-day execution and ongoing optimization of transportation routes
Coordinate with Account Managers and provide real-time routing support to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues impacting service, efficiency, or student experience
Serve as a key connector across teams, ensuring routing decisions are clearly communicated and effectively executed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, logistics, transportation, data analytics, or a related field preferred
2–5 years of experience in routing, logistics, operations, or analytical roles
Experience with data analysis, scripting, or automation tools (e.g., Python) is a strong plus
Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., data analysis, modeling, troubleshooting)
Experience with routing software (e.g., Traversa, EZ Routing, or similar) preferred
Experience with data analysis or scripting tools (e.g., Python) is a strong plus
Self-motivation: Takes initiative, working independently with minimal supervision, setting clear goals, and driving progress.
Systems Thinking: Ability to understand and optimize complex, interdependent systems
Analytical Problem Solving: Approaches ambiguous problems with structure, creativity, and rigor
Ownership & Initiative: Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just task completion
Attention to Detail: Produces consistently accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Communication: Clearly translates data and analysis into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders
User Focus: Keeps the end-user (schools, families, students) at the center of decisions

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisrouting softwarescriptingautomationExcelGoogle Sheetsrouting configurationperformance indicatorsmodelingdata validation

Soft Skills

self-motivationsystems thinkinganalytical problem solvingownershipinitiativeattention to detailcommunicationuser focus