Transportation Coordinator 26'-27'

North Wasco County School District; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dalles, Oregon-based North Wasco County School District is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support daily operations for student transport. This 218-day position assists the Transportation Director with routing, dispatch, substitutes, records, and family communication to ensure safe, timely movement of students.

Requires a High School Diploma, CDL Class B or higher with passenger endorsement, and transportation experience in a K-12 setting; college/technical training is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma. College or related technical/mechanical degree encouraged.
• Experience in transportation management at the K-12 level preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of transportation equipment, vehicles, and maintenance.
• Must have valid CDL (Class B) or higher with passenger endorsement at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements daily transportation schedules, routes, and dispatch assignments.
• Prepare and provide updates to routes and maintain attendance/trip tracking.
• Coordinate substitutes and communicate with schools, drivers, and families.
• Maintain driver files, equipment records, and CDL documentation as required.
• Advise building officials of route changes, conditions, and exceptions.
• Ensure safety, confidentiality, and compliance with district policies.

Skills

CDL Class B

Transportation management

Routing & dispatch

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Mechanical degree encouraged

Tools

Routing software

Job description

North Wasco County School District 21 Transportation Department - The Dalles, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Transportation Coordinator 26'-27'

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transportation Coordinator. This is a 218 day position.

We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

The Gorge Lifestyle: The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community.

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Job Details

Job ID: 5807286

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

District Focus

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

Application Process

All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:

• Complete District Application
• Letter of interest
• Current Resume
• Two (2) recent letters of reference

Salary

SALARY:

$24.44-$28.34/hr NON-PERS eligible

$26.01-$30.15/hr PERS eligible

Job Purpose Statement/s:

The Transportation Coordinator supports the Transportation Director in the daily coordination of transportation operations to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient movement of students. Duties may include routing support, dispatching, substitute coordination, records maintenance, communication with schools and families, video review, occasional driving, and other operational support as assigned.

Job Qualifications & Experience:

• ? High School Diploma. College or related technical/mechanical degree encouraged.
• ? Experience in transportation management at the K-12 level preferred.
• ? Extensive knowledge of transportation equipment, vehicles, and mechanical repair/maintenance.
• ? Must have valid CDL (Class B) or higher commercial license with passenger endorsement at time of hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Implements daily transportation schedules, routes, dispatch assignments, and operational procedures established by the Director. Support the development, preparation and maintenance of all routes using computerized routing systems in the safest, most efficient manner.
• Prepare and provide updates to routes.
• Maintains systems relating to attendance, tracking trips, and routing.
• Documents tracking of keys for all staff, coaches, substitutes, contractors, and rentals.
• Assists the Director in arranging coverage when drivers are unavailable to drive.
• Maintains qualified substitute school bus driver availability and contacts substitutes at the Director’s direction as needed. Instructs substitute drivers on routing, schedules, and other factors relative to satisfactory completion of assignment.
• Coordinates communication of changes or information to drivers via two-way radio, encouraging all parties to use proper radio etiquette.
• Implements communication procedures established by the Director and coordinates information between schools, drivers, and families. Briefs drivers on special requirements, road conditions, routing, and all out-of-the-ordinary conditions.
• Collaborates with the Director to communicate extreme road conditions to all drivers to include construction sites and road closures.
• Documents transportation concerns and coordinates follow-up with the Director and school administrators.
• Responds to the public in a cordial, courteous manner; answer telephones, relay messages, and coordinate overall operation of the transportation office.
• Maintains confidentiality of all department, district and personnel matters.
• Maintains schedules for the parking, fueling and placement of buses to support efficiency in dispatching, routing and planning.
• Assists with a variety of CDL required licensure documentation on training, medical exams, tracking and record-keeping.
• Maintain, post, and assign extracurricular trips, buses, and substitute drivers.
• Maintain a work environment designed to promote positive public relations and support for the district transportation program.
• Advise building officials of route changes, bus changes, late arrivals, departures, etc.
• Advise, on request, any interested person information concerning route, stops, schedules, loads, rules and regulations, and other facts which may be appropriate.
• Perform some non-CDL driver responsibilities and duties as required on an emergency basis.
• Distribute schedules for alternate school schedules such as late starts and field trips.
• Review and distribute student health plans, behavior support plans, and/Individualized Education Plan documents provided by schools as they are received.
• Assist in maintaining all appropriate Driver files and records for the transportation department.
• Keep accurate records of equipment assigned to drivers.
• Maintain records for students that need supervised drop off or other accommodations and communicate that information to drivers.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies. Comply with all district policies and applicable laws.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, make sound decisions, attention to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, is on time to work, and works the necessary number of hours and days required of the position. May be required to work beyond regular schedule in emergency situations.
• Carries out other job-related duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to mentor new employees.

Position Type: Full-Time (1.0FTE)

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Skylar Reed , Director
• Transportation Department
• Email: [e-mail]