School Transportation Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

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

Starting Rate: $19/hr 
AM or PM Shift • Monday–Frida y

Position Summary
LYNC Transportation Services is seeking a dependable part-time School Transportation Coordinator to support daily transportation operations and provide route coverage as needed. The role combines operations support with standby driving. 

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

• AM Shift: Assignments are scheduled between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
• PM Shift: Assignments are scheduled between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Essential Functions and Responsibilitie s

Core Function: Operations Support

• Support the daily opening, coordination, and closeout of school transportation operations.
• Monitor dispatch and routing systems, trip updates, driver communications, and service activity in real time.
• Communicate route status, delays, schedule changes, and service concerns to drivers, attendants, office staff, schools, families, and other authorized stakeholders.
• Coordinate call-out coverage, route substitutions, vehicle assignments, employee schedules, and open assignments under management direction.
• Maintain accurate route, employee, vehicle, assignment, and coverage information in Company systems.
• Answer operational calls and messages, document actions taken, and promptly escalate safety-related, unresolved, or time-sensitive concerns.
• Support fleet maintenance scheduling, daily reports, and other assigned transportation operations duties.

Core Function: Standby Driving

• Maintain all licenses, qualifications, clearances, training, and other requirements necessary to operate Company passenger vehicles.
• Provide route, trip, or shuttle coverage when assigned because of call-outs, staffing shortages, emergencies, or other operational needs. Coverage may extend for part or all of the assigned shift.
• Safely transport students or passengers and complete required inspections, child safety checks, trip documentation, and route communications.
• Provide transportation-attendant or field support when qualified, then resume assigned office coordination duties when coverage is completed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 
  Valid driver’s license with at least three (3) years of licensed driving experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with employees, schools, families, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• Strong technology proficiency and experience using multiple software applications, electronic systems, and devices, including computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate new software platforms and Company-issued technology.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to safely operate Company passenger vans.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why Join LYNC?

• Paid, Hands-On Training & Ongoing Support
• Weekly Pay
• Free Dental, Vision & Life Insurance*
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible AM, PM & Split Shifts

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

*Sign-on bonus conditions apply. Paid in installments upon completion of applicable service milestones. See written offer for details. Bonus offer is effective Aug 15, 2026–Dec 31, 2026.

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency to safely perform its essential functions. Training and safety communications are conducted in English. Company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications are also conducted in English. Employees must be able to communicate with students, families, schools, Dispatch, and emergency personnel when needed. This requirement is job-related and consistent with applicable safety and transportation requirements. Where DOT rules apply to a vehicle or assignment, employees must also meet the applicable English-language requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity
LYNC Transportation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race or color. Consideration will also be provided without regard to religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The same applies to national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by law. LYNC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace.