Transportation Coordinator

Position Type:
Classified: Nonrepresented/Assistant Transportation Supervisor

Date Posted:
10/14/2026

Location:
Transportation Department
For best consideration and initial screening of applicants, please submit your completed application materials on/before 10/21/2026.

JOB TITLE: Transportation Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY: The Transportation Coordinator supports the operations of the Transportation Department under the direction and supervision of the Director of Transportation. This position serves as a dispatcher and driver trainer for the District. This position trains employees in all areas of assigned job duties, develops bus routes and schedules, and conducts inspections. The incumbent performs semi-regularly routing duties within this position. The incumbent provides observed input to the director that may be considered in the evaluation of employees.


GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
1.Take ownership of understanding and contributing to the District's goals, mission, and strategic plan, while using your insights and skills to drive success in alignment with our values.
2.Encourage teamwork and help people with different ideas and needs work together to make decisions.
3.Take part in meetings, workshops, and training sessions that help improve your ability to do your job well.
4.Focus on finding practical solutions to a range of issues, helping to meet both immediate and long-term needs of the District.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
1.Assist with the operation of the Transportation Department under the direction of director.
2.Plan, implement, and monitor safety training such as school bus driver training, operational safety programs, required professional development, and student safety programs.
3.Responsible for all aspects of the District routing program and procedures, including special needs students, for the purpose of maintaining a safe, efficient, effective, and financially appropriate transportation services. Supports department operations in compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements. To include:

a. Review requests for routing or bus stop changes, modifies existing routes and stops when appropriate based on workload, efficiency, regulatory and district requirements.
b. Continually assess and adjust routing as needs of the District, department and programs change; analyzing our boundaries, schedules, student ridership and eligibility.
c. Communicates with parents, the public and district staff. Answers questions, and advises buildings, schools, families and drivers of route and/or bus changes, delays and emergencies.
d. Communicates routing, eligibility and boundary information to parents. Works with law enforcement, local authorities, and OSPI as necessary.

4.Assist the director with preparation of the annual State of Washington report for electronic submission to OSPI. Creates Ridership reports for OSPI reporting.
5.Respond to accidents and coordinate mechanics and drivers in response to breakdown emergencies.
6.Assist with screening potential driver applicants and conduct DOL inquires for advancement in the application process. Assist with conducting candidate interviews; provide advisory input into hiring decisions; and maintain a list of qualified substitute drivers throughout the on-boarding process.
7.Coordinate bus schedules with principals and district administrators.
8.Assist the director with support for employee concerns on matters such as routing and schedules, and student behavior and discipline to include reviewing of bus videos.
9.Drive busses in the event of an emergency situation or unavailability of trained personnel.
10.Assist the director with coordination of district personnel on safety issues, emergency exit drills, and procedures.
11.Maintain positive relationships with law enforcement agencies as directed.
12.Perform other job-related duties as requested.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and practices of transportation planning, scheduling, and route development.
Knowledge of safety standards laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to student transportation.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of ongoing and preventative vehicle maintenance and safety practices.
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
Skill in navigating common challenges to effectively meet customer service needs.
Ability to comply with applicable district, local, State, and federal laws, as well as policies and practices.
Ability to conduct driver training and provide quality professional development opportunities to department staff.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines and maintain accuracy while under pressure in a noisy work environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to have consistent, prompt and punctual attendance.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to operate a school bus and other District vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
Ability to serve the varied needs of people with cultural sensitivity and relevance.
Ability to use job related equipment, technology, and software
Ability to work calmly, effectively to handle problems and stressful situations tactfully and apply pro-active problem-solving skills in a crisis situation.


Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years' experience in a transportation setting, school environment as a dispatch/router preferred or, any combination of targeted job-related education and experience which provides the applicant with the requisite knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work and that meets applicable requirements of the position may be considered five years of incident-free commercial driving experience. Associate's degree preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective employees who are likely to have unsupervised access to children, disabled persons or vulnerable adults during the course of employment will undergo a background check clearance based on the laws declared by RCW Chapter 43.43.830. Hold a current First Aid/CPR card or have the ability to obtain one before the first day of employment. Required to hold and maintain a valid State of Washington Driver's license with a Commercial Driver Endorsement (CDL) with school bus endorsement. Completion of Pupil Transportation Management Training Program (CWU) preferred.


REPORTS TO: This position is supervised and evaluated by the Director of Transportation.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience demands from a variety of situations and people, including students, parents, community, and staff.
• Experiences frequent interruptions.
• Focus on a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Have precise control of fingers and hand movements.
• Involves sitting, walking, bending, twisting and standing.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds and/or transferring weighted items to equipment for transport.
• May deal with angry or distraught people.
• Required to meet inflexible deadlines.
• Requires concentration to details.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle on public roads.
• Must be available after typical work hours and weekends to conduct training and/or attend meetings or activities.

CONDITIONS: The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Year 260 days per year plus paid holidays (work year September - August)
Hours 8.0 hours paid per day plus half-hour unpaid duty-free lunch
Schedule 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, subject to change based on operational need.
Salary: $37.81 - $43.40 per hour, depending on experience (2026-27 Nonrep salary schedule)


BENEFITS:
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.

The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.

Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Orting School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, marital status, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and their offices are located at 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360:

Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/ADA Coordinator
Carrie Joy, Director of Human Resources
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Section 504 Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services
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Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.