What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Coordinator position at Butler County ESC?
Employment Opportunity
Butler County Educational Service Center
April 15, 2025
POSITION: Transportation Coordinator
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: Based upon the Governing Board approved salary schedule
WORK YEAR: Full Time - 236 days
DEADLINE: Until filled
APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.
BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.
Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits
Paid sick time
Holiday pay or Non-Contract days
Group Life Insurance
Savings plans – American Fidelity
Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Director or designee, this employee
supports the Transportation Department by providing the best possible service to each student;
ensuring the needs and safety of the students are met; through safe, economical and efficient
transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have strong communication skills necessary to work successfully with administrators, transportation and other District staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of Transportation software, database software, and other computer programs such as MS Word and Excel, emphasizing routing software.
Ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Ability to identify and resolve issues and concerns in a timely manner.
Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs.
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and exhibit flexibility.
Strong thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
Commitment to the highest personal and professional standard.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Physical ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
Bending, lifting, twisting and repetitive motion required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Valid Driver’s license.
Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide polite and professional customer support.
Assist in the development and monitoring of the transportation program for all public and nonpublic students.
Assist in establishing bus stop locations and processing special transportation requests.
Assist in coordinating and monitoring of day-time field trips, after-school events, and summer programs.
Review camera footage to ensure the safe operation of school buses.
Serve as a liaison between building administrators and the drivers.
Provide dispatch support while routes and trips are performed.
Provide clerical support for the department.
Maintain the student database in the routing software and enter changes as needed to keep data current.
Analyze and process time clock data and payroll information in a timely manner.
Assist in the scheduling and preparation of the safety meetings, special needs training, in-service and other meetings with the drivers and other transportation staff.
Assist with the coordination of the transportation safety program.
Assist in maintaining vehicle and department inventory. Recommend additional and replacement equipment.
Attend meetings, and willingness to travel off-site for meetings, seminars and workshops.
Adhere to federal, state, and local guidelines, Board policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Ability to travel to multiple work locations in the course of a work day and in inclement weather.
Potential occasional exposure to blood and/or other bodily fluids, chemicals and fumes.
Possible interaction with unruly students and/or adults.
Work is performed in a school/office environment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.
The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.
