Transportation Coordinator

WE Transport LLC

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Associates degree in Management, Information Systems (MIS), Logistics, Business, or a related field, or other related computer software associated degree or;

Two years of college (60 credit hours) of coursework in a related field

Experience with computerized routing applications / software

Knowledge of routing, mapping, and scheduling

Passing score on a Word / Excel skills assessment

Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts including holidays and / or weekends as needed

DESIRED :

AT LEAST 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)ROUTING SOFTWARE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Establish, Collect and enter all bus routes and stops throughout the district

Develop route maps and directions for bus drivers

Perform operator level preventive maintenance (including server backups)

Serve as team leader, including training, for the routing and scheduling of student transportation

Prepare and maintain operator manuals and guides

Evaluate and recommend needed changes in the routing process and time frames

Serve as primary contact with routing software vendor

Monitor changes in demographics and population within attendance boundaries

Communicate routing information to parents, school administrators and department personnel

Maintain bus route and school cross reference lists

Prepare forms monthly for student load counts, receive compiled data from drivers and prepare a summary of results to be used in route planning

Supervise the work of assigned schedulers for Special Education, Head Start, Kindergarten, Extended School Services, and other District wide programs

Assign buses to routes consistent with District policies to ensure corrections of bus overloading and length of ride times.

Develop and implement a system for obtaining the names of students affected by bus or bus stop changes so that schools can receive timely information on which to base student database entries

Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel at all levels

Exhibits Office Etiquettes, Patience, Courtesy and tact when dealing with others

Integrates knowledge and skills that are relevant to the 21st Century

Performs other related duties as assigned

Mental & Physical Requirements :

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

Ability to sustain extended work hours and problem situations

Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions

Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively including proper phone procedures

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Ability to reach, stoop, twist and bend

Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time

Ability to prioritize and organize

Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures

Ability to analyze and problem solve

We Transport / Towne Bus is a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.

A major part of our company’s repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.