Transportation Specialist

Schmitty & Sons Holding; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Donuts on payday

Job summary

Schmitty & Sons is hiring a Student Transportation Specialist in Golden Valley, MN. This full-time role focuses on safe, efficient daily dispatch of school bus routes and real-time driver coordination.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting. A Class B CDL with school bus endorsements must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Join our employee-owned team with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must obtain Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements within 90 days.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily check-in and dispatch of school bus routes.
• Monitor radio communications and guide drivers in real time.
• Respond to late buses, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Document incidents and vehicle service issues.
• Assist with route planning and detour communication.
• Serve as front-line contact for parent, school, and staff via phone/email.
• Support drivers and staff with timely, friendly communication.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements

Tools

GPS monitoring

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Golden Valley, MN 55427Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.00 HourlyJoin our growing team at Schmitty & Sons! We’re seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Student Transportation Specialist to join our team at our Golden Valley, MNfacility. This full-time position is crucial in supporting the day-to-day operations of our school transportation services.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely daily check-in and dispatch of school bus routes
• Monitor radio communications and coordinate with drivers in real-time
• Respond to service issues including late buses, breakdowns, and emergencies
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, accidents, and vehicle service issues
• Assist with route planning, GPS monitoring, and communication of detours or changes
• Serve as the front-line contact for inbound parent, school, and internal communications via phone and email
• Support drivers and school staff with timely, effective, and friendly communication

What We’re Looking For

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Organized and detail-focused with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask and remain calm under pressure

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Strong, positive team player with the ability to also work independently
• Must obtain (within 90 days of hire) a Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements and pass a valid DOT physical (training provided)

Why Work With Us?

• Employee-owned – share in the success of the company!
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Professional and caring leadership
• Full benefits package including:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
• And yes, donuts on payday

If you're passionate about supporting safe and efficient student transportation and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time