Transportation Coordinator

Butler County Educational Service Center; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational service center is seeking a dedicated Transportation Coordinator to enhance student transportation services. In this vital role, you will ensure the safety and efficiency of transportation for public and nonpublic students. Your responsibilities will include managing transportation logistics, collaborating with staff, and providing exceptional customer support. The position offers a full-time schedule with a commitment to maintaining high standards of service. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; some college preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Transportation Department ensuring student safety.
• Assist in developing and monitoring transportation programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Preferred

Tools

Transportation Software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
4/15/2025

Location:
Butler County Educational Service Center

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
Until filled

District:
Butler County ESC

POSITION: Transportation Coordinator

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: Based upon the Governing Board approved salary schedule

WORK YEAR: Full Time - 236 days

DEADLINE: Until filled

APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.

BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.

Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits

Paid sick time

Holiday pay or Non-Contract days

Group Life Insurance

Savings plans – American Fidelity

Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Director or designee, this employee

supports the Transportation Department by providing the best possible service to each student;

ensuring the needs and safety of the students are met; through safe, economical and efficient

transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have strong communication skills necessary to work successfully with administrators, transportation and other District staff, parents, and the community.

• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Transportation software, database software, and other computer programs such as MS Word and Excel, emphasizing routing software.

• Ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.

• Ability to identify and resolve issues and concerns in a timely manner.

• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs.

• Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and exhibit flexibility.

• Strong thinking, planning, and organizational skills.

• Commitment to the highest personal and professional standard.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Physical ability to perform all essential functions of the position.

• Bending, lifting, twisting and repetitive motion required.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Valid Driver’s license.

• Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide polite and professional customer support.

• Assist in the development and monitoring of the transportation program for all public and nonpublic students.

• Assist in establishing bus stop locations and processing special transportation requests.

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring of day-time field trips, after-school events, and summer programs.

• Review camera footage to ensure the safe operation of school buses.

• Serve as a liaison between building administrators and the drivers.

• Provide dispatch support while routes and trips are performed.

• Provide clerical support for the department.

• Maintain the student database in the routing software and enter changes as needed to keep data current.

• Analyze and process time clock data and payroll information in a timely manner.

• Assist in the scheduling and preparation of the safety meetings, special needs training, in-service and other meetings with the drivers and other transportation staff.

• Assist with the coordination of the transportation safety program.

• Assist in maintaining vehicle and department inventory. Recommend additional and replacement equipment.

• Attend meetings, and willingness to travel off-site for meetings, seminars and workshops.

• Adhere to federal, state, and local guidelines, Board policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to travel to multiple work locations in the course of a work day and in inclement weather.

• Potential occasional exposure to blood and/or other bodily fluids, chemicals and fumes.

• Possible interaction with unruly students and/or adults.

• Work is performed in a school/office environment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.