Transportation Coordinator

YMCA of Greater Erie; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the YMCA of Greater Erie as a Transportation Coordinator, where you'll lead transportation services for youth and families, ensuring safety and efficiency. This role includes route coordination, compliance tasks, and training of drivers, offering competitive pay and benefits in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Health & dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

Funded retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Free YMCA membership

Discounted program fees

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid PA CDL with S & P endorsements.
• Working knowledge of Erie roads and basic GPS skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routes and coverage while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Train and perform spot checks on drivers.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Calm demeanor

Knowledge of Erie city/county roads

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid PA CDL with S & P endorsements

Job description

Are you ready to make a lasting impact by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compassionate transportation of youth and families in our care? The YMCA of Greater Erie is seeking a dedicated Transportation Coordinator to lead our transportation services across all locations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for scheduling, compliance, and training of CDL and non-CDL drivers in accordance with Pennsylvania laws and YMCA standards. Do you want to have your weekends free? If so, please read on!

This position pays up to $20.00- $25.00/hour depending on experience. Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your child development knowledge, apply today!

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR

In this role, you will coordinate routes and coverage across multiple YMCA sites, ensuring all transportation runs are on time and within budget. You will train, coach, and perform spot checks on both CDL and non-CDL drivers to uphold safety standards, effective rider management, and proper vehicle care. When needed, you'll step in to drive, ensuring service continuity. Daily responsibilities also include conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintaining accurate records for routes, mileage, and maintenance. Throughout all interactions, you are expected to model the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A TRANSPORATION COORDINATOR

• 21 + years old and HS diploma/GED.

• Valid PA CDL with S & P endorsements; clean driving record; able to pass annual DOT physical.

• All PA DHS clearances (PA Child Abuse, State Police, FBI fingerprint, NSOR).

• Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug testing compliance.

• Working knowledge of Erie city/county roads, basic GPS & computer skills.

• CPR/First Aid (or obtain within 30 days).

• Calm, patient demeanor and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of Erie City streets and the County and map reading skills.
• Experience coordinating multi-vehicle routes.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and GPS tools.

Are you a people person who especially enjoys staying on a schedule? Do you have a CDL license and knowledge of buses? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy watching children grow? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This typical schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 00000

A medical examination, including drug testing, may be required after an offer of employment has been made. Evidence from a physician that a potential employee can physically perform the specified job requirements may be required. Act 33 and 34 Clearances are required. In some cases, an FBI clearance may be required. An employee is not permitted to begin work until he/she has mailed his/her clearance requests, and signed the Employee Disclosure Statement.In addition, persons hired to work directly in the licensed child care operations or one of its subsidiary programs, must have acceptable Act 151 clearances, Mantoux tine test, National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance and other requirements as dictated by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).