Transport Executive

VIBGYOR Group of Schools; Pune District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

VIBGYOR Group of Schools in Pune District seeks a proactive Transport Executive with 12 years of experience to coordinate daily student and staff transportation, ensure safe and timely movement, and manage transport vendors and drivers. You will resolve parent inquiries, monitor routes, track vehicles, maintain records, and generate daily MIS reports.

A graduate with EdTech/education transport exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in EdTech, Education, School Transport, Logistics or similar operations.
• Experience handling student/parent transportation operations is preferred.
• Experience working with transport vendors, drivers, GPS tracking systems, or fleet-management platforms is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day transportation operations.
• Plan and manage routes, pickup/drop points, and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers, attendants, transport vendors, and internal teams.
• Track vehicle movement and ensure adherence to planned routes and timings.
• Handle parent/customer queries and concerns related to transportation services.

Skills

Coordination

Route planning

Customer handling

Crisis management

Excel & MIS

Stakeholder management

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

Graduate in any discipline

EdTech/School Transport exposure

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Fleet management platforms

Job description

Job Description Transport Executive

Position: Transport Executive
Industry: EdTech / Education
Experience: 12 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations / Administration

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organized Transport Executive with 12 years of experience, preferably from the EdTech, Education, School Transport, or related service industry. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating daily transportation operations, ensuring safe and timely movement of students/staff, managing transport vendors and drivers, and addressing parent/customer queries related to transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day transportation operations.
• Plan and manage routes, pickup/drop points, and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers, attendants, transport vendors, and internal teams.
• Track vehicle movement and ensure adherence to planned routes and timings.
• Handle parent/customer queries and concerns related to transportation services.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicles, drivers, routes, attendance, and transport users.
• Monitor driver and attendant attendance and ensure adequate manpower availability.
• Coordinate vehicle breakdowns, delays, route deviations, and emergency situations.
• Ensure vehicles comply with required safety, fitness, and documentation standards.
• Support onboarding and coordination of new drivers, attendants, and transport vendors.
• Prepare daily/weekly transport reports and operational MIS.
• Monitor transport-related expenses and assist with vendor coordination and billing.
• Ensure adherence to company/school transport policies and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with the Operations, Administration, Customer Support, and Academic teams for smooth service delivery.
• Escalate critical transport or safety issues to the reporting manager promptly.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of route planning and transport operations.
• Customer/parent handling skills.
• Strong problem-solving and crisis-management abilities.
• Good Excel and MIS/reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong follow-up and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time-sensitive situations.
• Basic understanding of transport safety and compliance requirements.
• Proactive, responsible, and service-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in EdTech, Education, School Transport, Logistics, Fleet Management, or a similar operational role.
• Candidates with experience handling student/parent transportation operations will be preferred.
• Experience working with transport vendors, drivers, GPS tracking systems, or fleet-management platforms will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time execution of transportation schedules.
• Reduction in transport-related complaints and escalations.Effective coordination with drivers, attendants, and vendors.
• Accurate and timely transport MIS/reporting.
• Compliance with vehicle and transport safety requirements.
• Quick resolution of operational issues and emergencies.
• Parent/customer satisfaction with transport services.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, responsible, customer-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced education/EdTech environment. The candidate should have strong coordination skills and the ability to handle daily transportation challenges with minimal supervision.