Transportation Coordinator Bilingual I -Temporary

Kern Family Health Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Health Systems is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Bakersfield, CA to plan, organize, and manage transportation logistics for timely service delivery.

You will coordinate routes, manage vendor relationships, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. Strong communication with drivers, carriers, and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in transportation coordination, logistics, or customer service.
• Experience with TripMaster scheduling software, Microsoft Office, and transportation databases.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (Tier I) certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation operations: scheduling, routing, and dispatching.
• Assist with procurement including vendor selection, contract administration, and service evaluations.
• Support budget monitoring and cost-control for transportation services.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, costs, and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain transportation procedures aligning with policies and safety standards.
• Monitor performance for timeliness, safety, and regulatory/commercial compliance.
• Maintain records of transportation activities including billing and invoicing.
• Resolve transportation-related issues and respond to client/member feedback.
• Oversee vehicle schedules and fleet readiness.
• Liaise with carriers, drivers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Prepare reports on performance metrics and cost analysis.
• Support special projects and assist other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Scheduling

Vendor management

Budgeting

Record keeping

Data reporting

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Tools

TripMaster

Microsoft Office

Transportation databases

Job description

This is a full-time temporary position. If selected, onboarding will be completed through a staffing agency.

About us

Kern Health Systems (KHS) is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system.

About the role

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing transportation logistics to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services. This role involves coordinating routes, managing vendor relationships, tracking vehicle usage, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The coordinator will serve as a liaison between internal departments, transportation providers, and external partners.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily transportation operations, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching.
• Assist with procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract administration, and service evaluations.
• Support budget monitoring and cost-control efforts related to transportation services.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, costs, and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain transportation procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and safety standards.
• Monitor transportation performance to ensure timeliness, safety, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including billing and invoicing.
• Resolve transportation-related issues and respond to client or member feedback.
• Oversee vehicle schedules and ensure readiness of fleet.
• Serve as liaison between carriers, drivers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to address service needs and resolve issues.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Prepare reports on transportation performance metrics and cost analysis.
• Support special projects and assist other departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in transportation coordination, logistics, or customer service.
• Experience with scheduling software (e.g.TripMaster), Microsoft Office Suite, and transportation databases.
• Bilingual Spanish/English (Tier I) Certificate required.

Pay Rate: 25.00/hr