Transportation Coordinator

DS Bus Lines; Mill Hill (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a dispatch supervisor to oversee 30-60 drivers and monitors, ensuring efficient routing and high-quality service across multiple regions. The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and excellent communication with guardians, clients, and staff.

The position involves hands-on driver supervision, route development, and timely issue resolution in a busy office environment, with a flexible schedule including early mornings.

Qualifications

• Must have prior supervising experience.
• Excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and able to solve problems.
• Learn the programs, clients, and employees to determine appropriate assignments.
• Enjoy working with children and families in various programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and advise 30-60 drivers and monitors.
• Develop and implement efficient routes across regions.
• Assign driver duties reflecting skills and performance.
• Maintain compliant records and monthly billing.
• Build positive relationships with guardians, clients, and staff.
• Provide emergency back-up for absent drivers.

Skills

Supervising experience

Customer service

Problem solving

Technology skills

Flexible schedule

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Excel

Android tablets

Google Chrome

Job description

WE Transport LLCResponsibilities:Supervise and advise 30-60 drivers and monitors.Responsible for developing and implementing efficient routes across several regions with regard to individual client needs. Assign driver assignments that reflect knowledge and good judgment regarding employee skills and performance.Must be able to receive, record, retrieve and deliver messages accurately, clearly and pleasantly; routinely solve operational problems, while maintaining cordial, professional relations with guardians, clients, program staff, customer staff, and all Company employees.Maintain and reinforce compliance with Company policies through dispatch and direct observation; develop driver skills through discussion and example.Promote good performance through your positive support and recommend reassignment or appropriate discipline for non-compliance with Company rules or standards.Spend sufficient time behind the wheel to know the routes, the clients, the drivers, and the programs and facilities; observe and supervise drivers in action, provide emergency back-up for absent drivers.Build and maintain a positive relationship with those you supervise; understand and address the challenges they face.Develop and maintain a professional rapport with all of our customers which includes but not limited to; programs, guardians, special needs clients of all ages and customer contacts from the organizations with whom we contract.Maintain detailed and organized records to accurately perform monthly billing countQualifications:Must have prior supervising experience.Must be self-motivated, show initiative, and have a strong work ethic.Excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and like solving problems.Learn the programs, clients, and employees sufficiently to determine appropriate assignments.Enjoy working with children.Exhibit good technology skills; experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), Google Chrome, Android tablets, etc.Must maintain a safe driving record and driver’s license and respond to coverage needs as required.Must be able to work comfortably in a small and busy office environment.Must be able to sit, stand, stretch, reach, lift and walk during an 8-hour shift.Must be flexible and adaptable with ever-changing assignments.Flexible schedule including early morning shifts.Pay rate: $30/hourBeacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.We Transport / Towne Bus is a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.A major part of our company’s repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.