Transportation Assistant

Northshore Education Consortium; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Education Consortium in Beverly, MA seeks a Transportation Assistant to support the day-to-day administrative work of the Regional Special Education Transportation Program and NEC's internal fleet.

You will update transportation records, process routine service requests, and communicate with school districts and vendors under the Transportation Manager, ensuring accurate data in 7D Connect and related systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of administrative/transportation experience preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and transportation software.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update transportation requests, addresses, schedules, route changes, and service information.
• Maintain records for students, routes, vehicles, drivers, and monitors in NEC systems.
• Record student transportation needs such as wheelchair access and nursing support.
• Communicate service updates to districts and vendors; escalate issues as needed.
• Manage driver/vehicle documentation and assist with NEC 7D Connect data checks.
• Maintain NEC-owned vehicle records and assist with fleet maintenance documentation.
• Support confidential information handling and other admin tasks; fill in as lunch courier.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

7D Connect

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Transportation Assistant

Northshore Education Consortium - Beverly, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5943756

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 13, 2026

Job Description

Transportation Assistant

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Reference number: NEC2027H

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Position Summary

Northshore Education Consortium (NEC) seeks a Transportation Assistant to support the day-to-day administrative work of its Regional Special Education Transportation Program as well as our internal fleet. The assistant updates transportation records, processes routine service requests, and communicates information to stakeholders under the direction of the Transportation Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and update student transportation requests, addresses, schedules, route changes, cancellations, and other service information.
• Maintain accurate student, route, vehicle, driver, and monitor records in NEC transportation systems, including 7D Connect.
• Record student-specific transportation needs, such as wheelchair access, safety equipment, monitors, nursing support, and other accommodations, as provided by the appropriate school team.
• Respond to routine questions and share service updates with school districts, NEC programs, and the transportation vendor. Refer safety concerns, service problems, and decisions requiring approval to the Transportation Manager.
• Collect, organize, and track required driver, monitor, and vehicle documentation; flag missing or expiring items for the Transportation Manager.
• Assist with data entry and checking records as NEC uses 7D Connect.
• Help maintain records for NEC-owned vehicles and internal drivers, including registrations, inspections, licenses, certifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain confidential student and personnel information and complete other related administrative tasks as assigned.
• Assist with maintaining internal fleet, this includes but not limited to bringing vehicles to various locations for inspections, maintenance, refueling, etc.
• Fill in for lunch courier when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of administrative, transportation, dispatch, school office, or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage changing information and deadlines.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and learning transportation software.
• Current MA driver’s license
• Comfortable driving passenger vans
• Ability to complete NEC driver training
• Clear, professional communication and sound judgment when handling time-sensitive or confidential matters.
• Experience in special education or student transportation is helpful.

Position Details

Salary range: $50,000–$60,000

Anticipated start date: October 13, 2026

This position is funded through NEC’s Regional Transportation Contract.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Celli , Director of Human Resources
• 112 Sohier Road
• Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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