Transportation Coordinator

The Transportation Coordinator will be responsible for planning, assisting and coordinating transportation operations while maintaining a high level of service and responding to inquiries and concerns 

Position Responsibilities 

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
• Assist with activities related to scheduling, dispatching, routing and tracking transportation vehicles from on-site, inbound and outbound fleet.
• Assist with management of incoming/outgoing communications, including email and phone
• Sends daily reports to appropriate parties
• Use software tools, including CRM, for scheduling, maintenance and other applicable applications.
• Make recommendations to Transportation Supervisor for cost savings and efficiency improvements by analyzing data and identifying trends/opportunities.
• Ensure that transportation group provides excellent internal and external customer service.
• The position requires the ability to plan and also respond quickly to develop and execute transportation solutions.
• Adhering to all company policies, proceduresand business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities  

• High School Degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to read, understand and comply with the rules and regulations of the State and Federal DOT
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences, including phone and email etiquette.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, ever-changing organization
• A superior work ethic
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday, 2pm to 10pm.  The ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Should be able to sit at a desk and computer screen in a shared office environment for 8+ hours per day.
• This role is considered essential and may be required to work during weather emergencies or business closures in order to meet operational requirements