School Transportation Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Starting Rate: $19/hr • No CDL Required
AM or PM Shift • Monday–Friday

Why Join LYNC?

• Paid Training
• Weekly Pay
• Free Dental, Vision & Life Insurance*
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Benefits are available to eligible employees in accordance with Company policy and plan requirements.

Position Summary

LYNC Transportation Services is seeking a dependable and flexible School Transportation Coordinator to support daily transportation operations and provide route coverage when needed. This role combines dispatch, routing, scheduling, driver communication, documentation, and fleet support with serving as a qualified standby or substitute driver. Daily assignments will vary based on staffing and service needs, so the successful candidate must be comfortable moving between office responsibilities and driving assignments, including covering a route for all or part of the scheduled shift.

Schedule

Monday–Friday. Applicants may apply for an AM or PM shift. Assigned hours may vary based on operational needs.

• AM Shift: Assignments are generally scheduled between approximately 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
• PM Shift: Assignments are generally scheduled between approximately 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• The employee must remain available throughout the assigned shift and be prepared to perform either office operations or transportation coverage assignments, including full-shift driving assignments, based on operational needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Core Function: Operations Coordination

• Support the daily opening, coordination, and closeout of school transportation operations during the assigned shift.
• Monitor dispatch boards, routing systems, trip updates, driver communications, and service activity in real time.
• Communicate with drivers, attendants, office staff, schools, families, and other authorized stakeholders regarding route status, delays, schedule changes, and service concerns.
• Coordinate call-out coverage, route substitutions, vehicle assignments, and other daily service adjustments under management direction.
• Maintain accurate route, schedule, driver, attendant, vehicle, and assignment information in Company systems.
• Answer operational phone calls and messages, document actions taken, and escalate unresolved, safety-related, or time-sensitive concerns promptly.
• Assist with employee scheduling, availability updates, open assignments, training schedules, and coverage planning.
• Track required operational documentation and follow up on missing or incomplete trip, vehicle, attendance, safety, and compliance records.
• Support fleet readiness by coordinating vehicle availability and reporting maintenance, fueling, cleaning, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Prepare and maintain daily reports, communication logs, coverage records, and other administrative documentation.
• Use Company-issued technology and electronic systems accurately and consistently.
• Perform other office-based transportation and operational support duties as assigned.

Core Function: Standby and Substitute Driving

• Maintain all qualifications, clearances, training, and driving requirements necessary to operate Company passenger vehicles.
• Provide standby route, trip, or shuttle coverage when assigned due to call-outs, staffing shortages, emergencies, or other operational needs.
• Safely transport students or passengers in accordance with Company procedures and all applicable safety requirements.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, child safety checks, trip documentation, and route communications.
• Provide transportation-attendant or field support when operationally necessary and qualified to do so.
• Return to assigned office operations and coordination duties when driving or field coverage is completed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and a minimum of three (3) years of licensed driving experience.
• Satisfactory driving record meeting Company and insurance requirements.
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned reporting location.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English communication.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees, schools, families, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and effectively use dispatch, routing, scheduling, telematics, communication, and other Company systems.
• Ability to safely operate Company passenger vans and adapt to changing office and field assignments.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, sound judgment, and consistent attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in school transportation, passenger transportation, dispatch, routing, scheduling, fleet coordination, or transportation administration.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office or operations environment.
• Experience using computerized routing, scheduling, dispatch, or workforce-management systems.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and verification of all applicable pre-employment requirements, including:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal History Background Check
• Act 168 Employment History Review
• Valid Pennsylvania Act 126 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training Certificate
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening dated within the past three (3) months
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) meeting Company and insurance requirements
• Drug and alcohol screening

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform office-based computer, telephone, communication, and administrative duties for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate passenger vans for extended periods when assigned to transportation coverage.
• Ability to enter and exit Company vehicles repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform vehicle inspections and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LYNC Transportation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description Disclaimer

This description summarizes the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or requirements. LYNC Transportation Services may modify responsibilities, schedules, and requirements based on operational, regulatory, or business needs.