Transportation Coordinator
Leesel Transportation · Fitchburg, MA · 1 wk ago
Management$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Supervise and advise 30-60 drivers and monitors.
- Develop and implement efficient routes across several regions with regard to individual client needs.
- Assign driver tasks based on employee skills and performance.
- Receive, record, retrieve, and deliver messages accurately, clearly, and pleasantly.
- Solve operational problems while maintaining professional relations with guardians, clients, program staff, customer staff, and all Company employees.
- Maintain and reinforce compliance with Company policies through dispatch and direct observation; develop driver skills through discussion and example.
- Promote good performance through positive support and recommend reassignment or discipline for non-compliance with Company rules or standards.
- Spend time behind the wheel to know routes, clients, drivers, programs, and facilities; observe and supervise drivers, provide emergency back-up for absent drivers.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with those you supervise; understand and address their challenges.
- Develop and maintain professional rapport with customers, including programs, guardians, special needs clients, and contacts from contracting organizations.
- Maintain detailed and organized records for accurate monthly billing.
Qualifications
- Prior supervising experience.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and initiative.
- Excellent customer service skills, detail-oriented, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to learn programs, clients, and employees to determine appropriate assignments.
- Enjoy working with children.
- Good technology skills; experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), Google Chrome, Android tablets, etc.
- Maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license; respond to coverage needs as required.
- Comfortable working in a small, busy office environment.
- Able to sit, stand, stretch, reach, lift, and walk during an 8-hour shift.
- Flexible and adaptable with ever-changing assignments.
- Flexible schedule including early morning shifts.
Pay
$25/hour for 40 hours per week.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day within the 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM timeframe. In-person role.