Transportation Coordinator at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego

Transportation Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Director, the Transportation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating transportation operations for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. This position manages daily bus routes and schedules, promotes member safety, and ensures compliance with all applicable bus operation laws and regulations.

Essential duties include providing technical guidance to drivers, coordinating required training and certifications, investigating and reporting transportation related complaints, and evaluating staff members performance. The Transportation Coordinator participates in the planning and coordination of transportation services to support organizational needs.

The Transportation Coordinator oversees all Club drivers and ensures compliance with legal requirements and BGCGSD policies. The position maintains accurate and up-to-date records, including vehicle maintenance reports, CHP certifications, vehicle registrations, driver documentation, and transportation and driver schedules. The role works collaboratively with Human Resources and the Safety Department to onboard new hires and ensure ongoing compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Functions with corresponding tasks:

1. Vehicle maintenance and reporting
2. Training
3. Supervision
4. Administration

Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED
2. Must have three years' experience as a School Bus Driver or prior work experience in the area of transportation.
3. Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience with direct supervision. Skill to give clear guidelines to staff, audit their work results and provide feedback and evaluation of their performance.
4. Possession of a valid California Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) or CDL (Class B) license with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements, and air brake certification. Have First Aid and CPR Certification, or ability to provide within 30 days of hire.
5. Verification of safe driving record satisfied by submitting a Department of Motor Vehicles Driver's H6 printout.
6. Ability to operate school bus in a safe and responsible manner adhering to scheduling systems; reading and following route sheets; complying with established guidelines.
7. Monitors members and other passengers during transit; maintain discipline as needed for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
8. Strong oral and written command of the English language with basic math and writing skills to complete maintenance reports, vehicle logs and drafting routine reports and correspondence.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate in a professional manner. Able to work with a diverse population at all levels of the organization.
10. Experienced schools bus or heavy duty vehicle driver. Competent with rules and regulations of the road; and safety practices and procedures.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications involving database management, spreadsheets, word processing, email, electronic calendaring and internet searches.
12. Reading and understanding codes, laws, regulations and policies are critical along with basic budgeting, accounting, data entry and electronic file system knowledge.
13. Proven ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities and changing priorities while maintaining professionalism. Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and create action plans.
14. Established supervisory skills to recruit, train and assign work, conduct performance evaluations, and manage performance. Clearly communicate job expectations, mediate conflicts, conduct staff meetings, design development and training programs, employ organization and team building techniques.

Special conditions of employment:

• This is a safety sensitive position, and employees will be subject to Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with the organization's drug-free workplace policy.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
• Child Development drivers must provide verification of influenza, pertussis, and measles immunizations.
• Valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) OR CDL (Class B) license.
• Passenger and School Bus Endorsements, Air Brake Certification.
• DOT Medical Examiners Certificate and First Aid Certificate.
• NOTE: This classification has been identified as a safety-sensitive job class based on the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Employees in this job class are subject to random selection for alcohol or controlled substance testing.

Benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, vacation, and sick leave
• Discounted membership for Club services for eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counseling and support services.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
• Professional Development
• Staff Member Discounts and Perks