School Transportation Coordinator

LYNC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC • Upper Darby, PA

91d • Onsite

About The Position

LYNC Transportation Services is seeking a dependable part-time School Transportation Coordinator to support daily transportation operations and provide route coverage as needed. The role combines operations support with standby driving. The schedule is Monday–Friday, with applicants able to apply for an AM or PM shift. Hours may vary based on operational needs. AM Shift: Assignments are scheduled between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. PM Shift: Assignments are scheduled between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with at least three (3) years of licensed driving experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with employees, schools, families, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• Strong technology proficiency and experience using multiple software applications, electronic systems, and devices, including computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate new software platforms and Company-issued technology.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to safely operate Company passenger vans.
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal History Background Check
• Act 168 Employment History Review
• Valid Pennsylvania Act 126 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training Certificate
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening dated within the past three (3) months
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) meeting Company and insurance requirements
• Drug and alcohol screening
• English proficiency to safely perform essential functions, communicate with students, families, schools, Dispatch, and emergency personnel, and meet DOT requirements where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in school transportation, passenger transportation, dispatch, routing, scheduling, fleet coordination, or transportation administration.
• Experience in a fast-paced operations environment using computerized routing, dispatch, scheduling, or workforce-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily opening, coordination, and closeout of school transportation operations.
• Monitor dispatch and routing systems, trip updates, driver communications, and service activity in real time.
• Communicate route status, delays, schedule changes, and service concerns to drivers, attendants, office staff, schools, families, and other authorized stakeholders.
• Coordinate call-out coverage, route substitutions, vehicle assignments, employee schedules, and open assignments under management direction.
• Maintain accurate route, employee, vehicle, assignment, and coverage information in Company systems.
• Answer operational calls and messages, document actions taken, and promptly escalate safety-related, unresolved, or time-sensitive concerns.
• Support fleet readiness, required documentation, daily reports, and other assigned transportation operations duties.
• Maintain all licenses, qualifications, clearances, training, and other requirements necessary to operate Company passenger vehicles.
• Provide route, trip, or shuttle coverage when assigned because of call-outs, staffing shortages, emergencies, or other operational needs. Coverage may extend for part or all of the assigned shift.
• Safely transport students or passengers and complete required inspections, child safety checks, trip documentation, and route communications.
• Provide transportation-attendant or field support when qualified, then resume assigned office coordination duties when coverage is completed.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Paid, Hands-On Training & Ongoing Support
• Weekly Pay
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible AM, PM & Split Shifts
• Sign-on bonus conditions apply. Paid in installments upon completion of applicable service milestones. See written offer for details. Bonus offer is effective Aug 15, 2026–Dec 31, 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed