Transportation Coordinator

Beacon Mobility•Davenport, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Coordinators communicate route information to drivers and ensure they have the resources needed to complete their tours of duty. They log calls, answer questions by retrieving information from the necessary departments, and supervise field units’ routes to prioritize and organize schedules. The position is onsite Monday through Friday and pays $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

One year of transportation experience.
High school diploma.
Strong organization, leadership, communication, and scheduling skills.
Ability to resolve issues quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DOT and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Schedule and dispatch drivers, vehicles, or equipment to appropriate locations according to predetermined schedules, customer requests, or immediate needs.
Relay information, including work orders and other messages, to and from drivers and driving assistants.
Contact employees using telephones, two-way radios, or text messages.
Help employees successfully complete their daily tasks.
Maintain open communication with team members to support transparency and mutual understanding.
Provide support to managers, dispatchers, drivers, attendants, and other employees.
Train employees on new programs as necessary.
Speak with supervisors or customers to resolve problems and requests for services or equipment.
Prepare daily work, such as schedules.
Prepare work orders for crews or receive work orders from work crews.
Facilitate communications within company-assigned territories.
Keep and organize work requests, customer requests, completed work requests, charges for work performed, service expenses, inventory records, and other information.
Attend meetings, conferences, and company events as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.