Job Description

Lamers Bus Lines is now hiring a part-time office assistant for the school bus department Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The School Bus Routing Assistant will coordinate the day-to-day operations of school bus routes, among other duties. Work will take place primarily in an office setting, with a variety of office duties. Excellent communication and organization skills are required, with detail/accuracy a must. Extensive telephone usage and data entry will occur. Great personality and customer service skills are needed for this position. Obtaining and maintaining a CDL will be required. In-house training is provided to acquire the CDL and endorsements.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of student transportation or commercial transportation operations is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Must be detail-oriented.
• CDL license with all proper classes and endorsements. (Training provided). Will have to drive company vehicles as needed.
• Computer experience in a business or education environment is important.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical as part of the CDL process.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate drivers and buses on routes. Keep routes/and operations operating smoothly.
• Collaborate with school districts to arrange transportation for charters.
• Communicate with drivers on daily basis. Provide route and charter information and maintain a good relationship with drivers.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records for payroll purposes. Enter data into computer.
• Assist and collaborate with area terminals to cover routes and trips.
• Check in drivers and work with two-way radio during route times and throughout the day. Relay messages to drivers and handle concerns.
• Assist with reservations for school bus, provide accurate pricing for trips and enter trips into booking system. Generate and prep necessary driver paperwork.
• Answer incoming calls. Handle if able to, or direct to correct department.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with both P and S endorsements. Lamers provides in-house training.
• Fill in on school routes and/or charter trips as necessary as a school bus driver.
• Provide assistance to other staff members if needed.

About Lamers Bus Lines
Lamers Bus Lines is a family-focused company that takes pride in being a part of the community. Lamers was founded in 1944 and offers employees longevity and stability. Together we work to make sure our passengers enjoy safe and worry-free transportation every time they step on board one of our buses. Lamers Bus Lines is an EOE/AA employer.

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