Central Region Router

The role of Central Region Router is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient transportation routes while supporting daily dispatch operations. This position ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation services by coordinating with drivers, responding to operational changes, and maintaining efficient routing to support schools, passengers, and company operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation routes.
• Monitor daily operations and make routing adjustments due to traffic, weather, driver absences, or other operational needs.
• Support dispatch operations by communicating route changes and assisting with driver coverage.
• Analyze routing data to improve efficiency, reduce mileage, and maximize resource utilization.
• Maintain accurate route information, driver assignments, and transportation records.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, drivers, management, and school district personnel.
• Ensure all routes comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Troubleshoot routing and scheduling issues while providing timely solutions.
• Assist with planning routes for new contracts, schools, or service changes.
• Provide exceptional customer service while working with internal and external stakeholders.

Education, Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of dispatching or transportation routing experience required.
• Experience in school bus transportation or logistics preferred.
• Strong knowledge of routing efficiency and transportation operations.
• Proficiency with routing and dispatch software, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, think critically, and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations staff.

Starting Pay: $35.00 per hour

Average Pay Rate

Benefits and Total Rewards

We believe in rewarding great people with meaningful benefits that support your health, growth, and long term success.

Part Time Team Members

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid training

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Career development opportunities

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties consistent with business needs. The Company reserves the right to revise, modify, interpret, or apply this job description at its discretion and in accordance with applicable law.  This job description does not create a contract of employment with the Company.  Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, subject to applicable law.

Minnesota Coaches LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.  All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.