Transportation Coordinator

Title: Transportation Coordinator

Reports to: Business Administrator

Job Goal: The Transportation Coordinators role is to coordinate and monitor the transportation of eligible students through contracted carriers in accordance with State law and Board of Education policy; coordinate field and athletic trips and the use of district-owned vehicles; organize and schedule the timely establishment of bus routes for all eligible pupils.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• At least five (5) years prior experience in school transportation preferred;
• Valid Commercial New Jersey Driver’s License “P”/S’ endorsement, preferred;
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing school bus construction and maintenance and pupil transportation;
• Knowledge of the educational processes and the role of school transportation as it relates to those processes;
• Knowledge in computerized communications and data systems;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Experience with daily operations of a school transportation department;
• Demonstrated skill in personnel management, route scheduling, fleet maintenance and cost containment;
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language;
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities;
• Exceptional service orientation;
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
• Ability to work on site during the hours required;
• On-call availability;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities;
• Review and provide services that conform with district objectives, policies, and state and federal laws and regulations;
• Prepare bus routes and schedules for all public and non-public schools in the district making use of the computerized transportation system;
• Maintain all district-owned transportation equipment and develop plans for preventative maintenance;
• Prepare and administer the transportation budget in conjunction with the Business Administrator;
• Prepare bid specifications and transportation contracts and manage procurement of transportation services in conjunction with the Business Administrator;
• Investigate accidents, road failures, discipline problems and conformance with training requirements and safety standards; develop and implement a program of preventative safety;
• Monitor and enforce vendor conformance with all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, including determinations with respect to fines and/or requests for the removal and replacement of bus drivers or aides;
• Ensure effective communication among vendor personnel, the Transportation Office, schools and families with respect to daily transportation issues as they arise;
• Cooperate with school principals and others responsible for planning special school trips;
• Cooperate with school principals in resolving discipline problems occurring on school buses;
• Develop recommendations for future equipment, personnel and contract needs based on a survey of resident students, distances and grade levels;
• Act as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests;
• Maintain positive relationships with the building administration, parents, other staff and students in the buildings;
• Complete and submit all reports required by the State, the Federal government, and the Board of Education;
• Independently assume other related responsibilities and duties within the context of the above performance responsibilities.

Terms of Employment: 12 month, salary and benefits as determined by the Board

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of non-certified staff.

AA/EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Trucking driver type:

• Solo driver

Ability to Relocate:

• Lambertville, NJ 08530: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person