Transportation Coordinator

About the role

The Transportation Coordinator supports the operations of the Transportation Department under the direction and supervision of the Director of Transportation. This position serves as a dispatcher and driver trainer for the District. This position trains employees in all areas of assigned job duties, develops bus routes and schedules, and conducts inspections. The incumbent performs semi-regularly routing duties within this position. The incumbent provides observed input to the director that may be considered in the evaluation of employees. General Expectations Take ownership of understanding and contributing to the District's goals, mission, and strategic plan, while using your insights and skills to drive success in alignment with our values. Encourage teamwork and help people with different ideas and needs work together to make decisions. Take part in meetings, workshops, and training sessions that help improve your ability to do your job well. Focus on finding practical solutions to a range of issues, helping to meet both immediate and long-term needs of the District.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of the Transportation Department under the direction of director.
• Plan, implement, and monitor safety training such as school bus driver training, operational safety programs, required professional development, and student safety programs.
• Responsible for all aspects of the District routing program and procedures, including special needs students, for the purpose of maintaining a safe, efficient, effective, and financially appropriate transportation services.
• Supports department operations in compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements. To include: Review requests for routing or bus stop changes, modifies existing routes and stops when appropriate based on workload, efficiency, regulatory and district requirements.
• Continually assess and adjust routing as needs of the District, department and programs change; analyzing our boundaries, schedules, student ridership and eligibility.
• Communicates with parents, the public and district staff. Answers questions, and advises buildings, schools, families and drivers of route and/or bus changes, delays and emergencies.
• Communicates routing, eligibility and boundary information to parents.
• Works with law enforcement, local authorities, and OSPI as necessary.
• Assist the director with preparation of the annual State of Washington report for electronic submission to OSPI. Creates Ridership reports for OSPI reporting.
• Respond to accidents and coordinate mechanics and drivers in response to breakdown emergencies.
• Assist with screening potential driver applicants and conduct DOL inquires for advancement in the application process.