Transportation Coordinator
Company: Beacon Mobility
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
DS Bus Lines Inc. Salary Range: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour (Based
on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview The
Transportation Coordinator is a critical link in our educational
mission, ensuring every student has a safe, reliable, and efficient
journey to and from school. We are looking for a highly organized,
empathetic professional to maintain bus routes, foster strong
relationships with families, and support our team of dedicated
drivers. Whether you are an experienced logistics professional or a
motivated individual looking to transition into a public service
career , this role offers the opportunity to manage complex
operations while serving the heart of our community. Key
Responsibilities Routing & Logistics Strategic Planning: Design and
adjust school bus routes to prioritize student safety and time
efficiency. Specialized Transport: Serve as a liaison for special
education transportation needs, ensuring all students receive
required accommodations. Resource Allocation: Assign drivers and
vehicles to daily routes and extracurricular field trips, ensuring
100% schedule adherence. Communication & Leadership Community
Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between parents, school
administrators, and the transportation department to resolve
inquiries and concerns. Operational Oversight: Open the dispatch
office, manage daily driver attendance, and provide leadership in
the absence of the Director. Conflict Resolution: Handle
complaints, service interruptions, and accidents with professional
composure and a focus on prompt resolution. Administration & Safety
Data Management: Maintain accurate student transport records and
utilize routing software to track performance. Driver Support:
Assist with driver training programs and monitor equipment needs to
ensure fleet safety standards are met. Adaptability: Maintain a
positive attitude and remain flexible as district needs, schedules,
and safety regulations evolve. Qualifications & Essential Skills
Strong Communicator: Ability to share information clearly and
confidently with a diverse audience (parents, students, and staff).
Emotional Intelligence: High level of self-awareness and empathy;
able to remain calm and respectful during high-pressure situations.
Organizational Excellence: A "logistics mindset"—able to prioritize
tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced office.
Relationship Builder: Proven ability to create trust so that
parents and school staff feel valued and supported. Technical
Aptitude: Comfortable learning and navigating school-specific
routing software and database systems. Why Join DS Bus Lines?
Meaningful Work: Directly impact the daily lives of students and
families in our community. Professional Growth: Gain experience in
public sector administration, logistics, and personnel leadership.
Competitive Compensation: $21.00 – $25.00/hr Beacon Mobility is an
equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and
inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and
harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information,
pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by
federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all
employment practices within our organization, including hiring,
recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of
absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on
qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. DS Bus Lines
is a family-oriented company that focuses on our core values of
family, respect, service, and safety. We understand how important
of a responsibility transporting children is and we take that role
very seriously. We strive to create mutual respect and trust with
school districts so that we can work together to provide the best
possible service for students and parents.
Keywords: Beacon Mobility, Summerville , Transportation Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , Columbia, South Carolina
