Transportation Coordinator

Job Overview
Under the direction of the President/CEO, Vice-President and in coordination with the Finance Department, the incumbent will be responsible for supervising and monitoring the activities of the bus operators and van drivers on a daily basis, to include: exercising considerable discretion and independent judgment in reacting to accidents and other unforeseen events (i.e. ice on roads, mechanical failures, re-routing vehicles around accidents or obstacles). Provide on-street supervision to ensure compliance with operating standards and to assist operators with problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Monitors all phases of on line and end of line operations of bus fleet, directs and coordinates the maintenance of schedules, fare collections, transfer problems, reporting of hazardous conditions and emergencies, and accident investigations.

· Supervises, instructs, and conducts routine checks of operators relative to schedule adherence, route, proper signage, traffic regulations, safety, operating rules and policies, uniform regulation, general appearance, physical condition, attitude toward the public, proper fare collection, and general demeanor; documents daily activity as required.

· Evaluates schedules, conducts passenger counts and recommends service modifications.

· Monitors the radio system to maintain contact with transit vehicle operators to monitor and control on-street service and to respond to emergencies and special needs.

· Responds to calls concerning trouble on in-service buses and reports same; includes mechanical trouble.

· Prepares daily operational reports regarding road failures, accidents, vehicle changes, run numbers, vehicle mileage, farebox problems, etc.

· Coordinate updated insurance information

· Manage the purchase and disposition of vehicles

· Provides training and risk management principles

· Maintain effective working relationship with Operators, Support staff, Management team and State partners.

· Prepares daily and special reports as required, using good basic writing skills.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Knowledge of aspects of transit operations and safety programs.

· Knowledge of the service area.

· Knowledge of policies and procedures, rules and regulations affecting transit operation.

· Ability to speak clearly and concisely, to understand views and concerns of others, to operate a radio system, to solve operator problems and to take effective action in emergencies.

· Ability to enter, correct and retrieve data using spreadsheets and word-processing software.

· Knowledge of routes, transfers rules, fare structure, and operating procedures.

· Knowledge of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.

· Knowledge of proper accident investigation.

· Ability to make sound decisions.

· Ability to perform dispatching duties as needed.

· Excellent computer skills required and online systems experience preferred. Ability to enter, correct and retrieve data using spreadsheets and word-processing software. Radio CAD/AVL experience preferred.

Education and/or Experience

· Equivalent experience(Starting Pay: Commensurate with Experience) (Bachelor's degree preferred) .

· Experience in the transit industry or transportation fleet experience preferred.

· Supervisory experience preferred.

· Valid Virginia Drivers License required.

· Positive point balance on the driving record required.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

· Excellent interpersonal skills required.

· Computer experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,448.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,448