Lamers Bus Lines is now hiring a Student Transportation Route Coordinator for our school transportation department. The Student Transportation Route Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day operations of school bus routes, ensuring efficient and safe transportation for students. This role involves a variety of office duties and will be based primarily in an office setting. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills, with a strong emphasis on detail and accuracy. Responsibilities include extensive telephone communication and data entry. A great personality and exceptional customer service skills are essential for this position. Obtaining and maintaining a CDL is required, with in-house training provided to acquire the necessary CDL and endorsements. Work hours are approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a lunch break from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hours may vary depending on workload, event times, coverage needs, and the time of the school year.
Job Requirements
- Knowledge of student transportation or commercial transportation operations is preferred.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Must be detail-oriented.
- CDL license with all proper classes and endorsements. (Training provided). Will have to drive company vehicles as needed.
- Computer experience in a business or education environment is important.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical as part of the CDL process.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate drivers and buses on routes. Keep routes/and operations operating smoothly.
- Collaborate with school districts to arrange transportation for charters.
- Communicate with drivers on daily basis. Provide route and charter information and maintain a good relationship with drivers.
- Maintain accurate dispatch records for payroll purposes. Enter data into computer.
- Assist and collaborate with area terminals to cover routes and trips.
- Check in drivers and work with two-way radio during route times and throughout the day. Relay messages to drivers and handle concerns.
- Assist with reservations for school bus, provide accurate pricing for trips and enter trips into booking system. Generate and prep necessary driver paperwork.
- Answer incoming calls. Handle if able to, or direct to correct department.
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with both P and S endorsements. Lamers provides in-house training.
- Fill in on school routes and/or charter trips as necessary as a school bus driver.
- Provide assistance to other staff members if needed.
Benefits include: Compensation based on experience, Health insurance program, Dental insurance & vision insurance options, Life insurance, Dependent life insurance, Short and long term disability options, Direct deposit, 401(k) program with company match, Paid holidays & PTO, FSA and HSA options, and career mobility. Lamers promotes from within the company.
About Lamers Bus Lines
Lamers Bus Lines is a family-focused company that takes pride in being a part of the community. Lamers was founded in 1944 and offers employees longevity and stability. Together we work to make sure our passengers enjoy safe and worry-free transportation every time they step on board one of our buses. Lamers Bus Lines is an EOE/AA employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- transportation planning/routing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Menasha, WI 54952 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person