Open To Work
Walter Tuffy Watson
Salt Lake City
Summary
Transportation operations leader with 7+ years in school district routing, dispatch, training, compliance, and safety—supported by prior U.S. Army service. Experienced in supervising 50+ employees, building district-wide routes, training 100+ drivers for CDL readiness, and ensuring state reporting and budget accuracy. Proficient with Transfinder, Zūm, Kronos, CSTIMS, and Google/Microsoft tools. Seeking Route/Dispatch Coordinator, Transportation Supervisor, Training Coordinator, or Operations Coordinator roles in Greater Salt Lake ($45K+ range).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6023
6023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Transportation Routing Coordinator
Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD)
Salt Lake City
07.2021 - 11.2025
- Supervise ~50 employees across routing and dispatch operations; manage daily coverage and schedule adjustments.
- Build and maintain 38+ district-wide general education routes for elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Oversee dispatch operations, accident/incident response, and on-call weekend support.
- Prepare and submit state fall/summer transportation reports for compliance and budgeting.
- Process payroll in Kronos; support SPO requisition and recordkeeping functions.
- Serve as liaison with schools and parents, ensuring timely communication on routing and safety issues.
- Draft and review official correspondence, reports, and documentation for compliance with policy and state guidelines.
Transportation Bus Driver Trainer
Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD)
Salt Lake City
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Trained over 100 new drivers through classroom, range, and road instruction for CDL certification.
- Developed and updated training curricula emphasizing customer service, safety, and defensive driving.
- Served as CPR Instructor and Safety Coordinator, leading drills and promoting a proactive safety culture.
- Completed driver-certification reports and maintained DOT records for compliance and audit readiness.
- Third-Party CDL Tester (Utah) — Conducted ~70 CDL skills tests while maintaining strict procedural compliance.
Education
Coursework -
University of Utah
Coursework -
Salt Lake Community College
United States Army
High School Diploma -
Fork Union Military Academy
Skills
- Routing & Dispatch
- Team Leadership
- Driver Training & Testing
- Safety Coordination
- State Compliance & Reporting
- Budget Support & Payroll (Kronos)
- Customer/Parent Relations
- Accident Response & Documentation
- Scheduling & Workforce Planning
- SOP/Curriculum Development
- Data Integrity & DOT/CDL Recordkeeping
- Transfinder
- Zūm
- Kronos
- CSTIMS
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Training development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Detail orientation
- Safety procedures
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- CPR / First Aid Instructor
- Utah Third-Party CDL Tester
- OSHA-Aligned Safety Training (District)
- Forklift Certified
Accomplishments
- Supervised 50-member transportation team; coordinated routing, dispatch, payroll, and daily operational coverage.
- Built and optimized 38+ general education routes using Transfinder and Zūm, improving efficiency and service quality.
- Trained 100+ drivers and conducted ~70 CDL skills tests, raising driver readiness and safety standards.
- Led accident/incident response and on-call weekend support; improved communication with schools and parents.
- Prepared accurate state compliance and budget reports; ensured data integrity and audit readiness.
Education And Service
- Fork Union Military Academy, High School Diploma
- Salt Lake Community College, Coursework, 2006–2009
- University of Utah, Coursework, 2009–2010
- United States Army, 1998–2003
Additional Credential
Third-Party CDL Tester (Utah), Conducted ~70 CDL skills tests while maintaining strict procedural compliance.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$1/yr - $100000/yrTimeline
General Education Transportation Routing Coordinator
Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD)
07.2021 - 11.2025
Transportation Bus Driver Trainer
Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD)
03.2018 - 06.2021
Coursework -
University of Utah
Coursework -
Salt Lake Community College
United States Army
High School Diploma -
Fork Union Military Academy