Transportation Scheduler

Element Care; Rial Side (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care is seeking a Transportation Scheduler to coordinate and manage transportation schedules with external vendors and the internal transportation team. The role involves using transportation software to create and adjust schedules for participants and Transcare as needed.

You will act as the main point of contact for vendors, track trips in real time, and optimize routes to boost efficiency. The position requires strong communication, multitasking, and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• 3 years of transportation experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
• Organizational skills and problem solving
• Team player who can work independently

Responsibilities

• Uses Transportation software to plan and manage schedules for external vendors and Transcare as needed.
• Serves as primary point of contact to external vendors for transportation needs and scheduling rides for participants.
• Tracks trips in real time and adjusts as needed throughout the day.
• Uses scheduling software to optimize trips and monitor rides assigned to external vendors.
• Runs reports and analyzes data to improve efficiency in Transportation.
• Responds to inquiries about external vendor services and Transcare as needed.
• Intermittent local travel.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Transportation scheduling

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Tools

Transportation software

Scheduling software

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Transportation Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and managing the transportation schedule with external vendors and with the internal transportation team when needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes Transportation software to create and manage transportation schedules for external vendors and Transcare when needed.
• Acts as a point of contact to external vendors for transportation needs and scheduling rides for participants.
• Tracks trips in real time and make adjustments as needed throughout the day.
• Utilizes scheduling software to optimize trips for Transcare and monitors rides assigned to external vendors.
• Utilizes scheduling software to run reports and analyze data to improve efficiency in Transportation department.
• Responds to inquiries with regards to external vendor services and with Transcare as needed.
• Intermittent local travel.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years previous Transportation experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively in a high pressure environment.
• Organizational skills, problems solving skills and ability to prioritize work
• Posses a strong commitment to a team environment with the ability to work independently.
• Personally responsible to complete work in a timely and consistent man