Transportation Logistics Specialist

Position Type: TransportationDate Posted: 4/2/2026Location: Dayton Public SchoolsClosing Date: 04/16/2026District: Dayton Public SchoolsPosition: Transportation Logistics SpecialistReports To: Director of TransportationSalary Schedule / Grade: Refer to District Support Staff Salary ScheduleF.L.S.A Status: Non-ExemptSUMMARYUnder general supervision of the Executive Director of Transportation or delegate, the Logistics Specialistengages in the routing, dispatch, and the call center processes of the department as described in the essentialduties and responsibilities below as well as established departmental guidelines and procedures. The LogisticsSpecialist also performs other related duties as required or assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Respond to inquiries and research, handle, and resolve complaints and where appropriate escalateissues to supervisors.? Read and interpret maps to provide directions, information and documentation for drivers, districtstaff, parents, and the public.? Use computerized software to develop, plan, and coordinate safe and economical regular and specialroutes by optimizing efficiency in route planning, scheduling, and updating.? Receive written, telephonic, and electronic requests for route changes and make appropriateadjustments.? Build and maintain effective relations with the central office and building staff.? Assist in creating excellent customer service that is responsive and sensitive to the needs of students,parents, and school staff.? Conduct or facilitate periodic on-site reviews of bus routes including: stops, turn around points,driving time, mileage, bus loads, schedules, and other assessments of effectiveness and efficiency.? Publish routes and manage bus route locator data and software for parents and school staff.? When assigned, serve as the point of contact for transportation services outside of normal workinghours.? Operate, maintain, and respond to two-way radio and telephone communications and GPS navigationequipment between bus drivers and transportation supervision.? Assign substitute drivers to routes in emergencies/absences.? Maintain a daily log of information concerning bus operations.? Locate the responsible party to receive special education students when the parent is not present at astop.? Dispatch all regular and special education buses and distribute information to bus drivers.? Ensure all routes and trips are assigned, scheduled, and covered each day by preparing anddistributing routing information.? Inform all drivers of special requirements, road conditions, routing and all extraordinary conditionsand assist in resolving routine service problems and emergency situations.? Coordinate field trips by posting field trips and preparing all trip sheets, maps and other vital driverinformation related to extra trips.? Able to rotate work hours.? Advise building staff and parents of route changes, bus changes, late arrivals, departures, & etc.? Operate a school bus when no other driver is available.? Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSRequirements?Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S? Valid Commercial Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger EndorsementsVerifications? High School Diploma or Equivalent? Minimum of 3 years of experience in pupil transportation as a bus driver, dispatcher, and/or routerKnowledge & Experience? Good knowledge of school bus operations and bus route scheduling? Good knowledge of state laws and guidelines for transporting students? Good knowledge of school locations and local streets and roadways? Ability to plan, organize, meet deadlines and manage efficient and effective routing of schoolbuses according to established guidelines? Ability to read and interpret maps? Ability to multi-tasks, work independently, and with others in a close proximity? Ability to communicate effectively with parents and school personnel? Ability to use computer and applicable software programs; Microsoft word, excel, etc.? Ability to collect and organize detailed information and prepare necessary reports? Ability to react effectively and calmly in emergencies? Ability to maintain confidentiality? Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relations with parents and staff? Effective oral and written communications with proper grammar; analytical ability, and knowledge andskill in the use of office technology and office software? Strong understanding and history of successful customer servicePHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and is occasionallyrequired to walk, stand, lift/carry, push/pull, balance, reach/handle objects, and perform repetitivemotions. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT? Work is performed generally in an office with occasional road trips required. Work may involveexposure to road hazards.This position is subject to random drug testing under Department of Transportation guidelines andin compliance with the District's Anti-drug and alcohol policyMission Statement: To equip our students to achieve success in a global society by implementing an effective and rigorous curriculum with fidelity.The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity,color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.

Created: 2026-04-13