Transportation Coordinator

Beacon Mobility•North Reading, MA

23h•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities: Supervise and advise 30-60 drivers and monitors. Responsible for developing and implementing efficient routes across several regions with regard to individual client needs. Assign driver assignments that reflect knowledge and good judgment regarding employee skills and performance. Must be able to receive, record, retrieve and deliver messages accurately, clearly and pleasantly; routinely solve operational problems, while maintaining cordial, 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 your positive support and recommend reassignment or appropriate discipline for non-compliance with Company rules or standards. Spend sufficient time behind the wheel to know the routes, the clients, the drivers, and the programs and facilities; observe and supervise drivers in action, provide emergency back-up for absent drivers. Build and maintain a positive relationship with those you supervise; understand and address the challenges they face. Develop and maintain a professional rapport with all of our customers which includes but not limited to; programs, guardians, special needs clients of all ages and customer contacts from the organizations with whom we contract. Maintain detailed and organized records to accurately perform monthly billing count Qualifications: Must have prior supervising experience. Must be self-motivated, show initiative, and have a strong work ethic. Excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and like solving problems. Learn the programs, clients, and employees sufficiently to determine appropriate assignments. Enjoy working with children. Exhibit good technology skills; experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), Google Chrome, Android tablets, etc. Must maintain a safe driving record and driver’s license and respond to coverage needs as required. Must be able to work comfortably in a small and busy office environment. Must be able to sit, stand, stretch, reach, lift and walk during an 8-hour shift. Must be flexible and adaptable with ever-changing assignments. Flexible schedule including early morning shifts. Pay range: $24-$25/hour Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. NRT Bus is a company that cares. Our positive attitude is reflected in our management style and in our employees’ attitude, starting with our staff, mechanics and office professionals. NRT Bus provides home-to-school bus transportation for students in areas throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Beacon Mobility is a family of transportation companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and dedicated, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple – MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in 22 states, our 15,000 employees providing Paratransit, School Bus, Special Education, Non-Emergency Medical, and Alternative Student Transportation to special populations in more than 1,500 communities. By applying to a job posting at Beacon Mobility, candidates agree to receive SMS messages from Beacon Mobility regarding the job application, interview scheduling, and related updates. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.

Requirements

Must have prior supervising experience.
Must be self-motivated, show initiative, and have a strong work ethic.
Excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and like solving problems.
Learn the programs, clients, and employees sufficiently to determine appropriate assignments.
Enjoy working with children.
Exhibit good technology skills; experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), Google Chrome, Android tablets, etc.
Must maintain a safe driving record and driver’s license and respond to coverage needs as required.
Must be able to work comfortably in a small and busy office environment.
Must be able to sit, stand, stretch, reach, lift and walk during an 8-hour shift.
Must be flexible and adaptable with ever-changing assignments.
Flexible schedule including early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

Supervise and advise 30-60 drivers and monitors.
Responsible for developing and implementing efficient routes across several regions with regard to individual client needs.
Assign driver assignments that reflect knowledge and good judgment regarding employee skills and performance.
Receive, record, retrieve and deliver messages accurately, clearly and pleasantly
Routinely solve operational problems, while maintaining cordial, 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 your positive support and recommend reassignment or appropriate discipline for non-compliance with Company rules or standards.
Spend sufficient time behind the wheel to know the routes, the clients, the drivers, and the programs and facilities
Observe and supervise drivers in action, provide emergency back-up for absent drivers.
Build and maintain a positive relationship with those you supervise; understand and address the challenges they face.
Develop and maintain a professional rapport with all of our customers which includes but not limited to; programs, guardians, special needs clients of all ages and customer contacts from the organizations with whom we contract.
Maintain detailed and organized records to accurately perform monthly billing count