Office Assistant
Lamers Bus Lines is looking for motivated, people-focused office assistants to join our school bus department in a full-time role. You'll play a key part in keeping our terminal running smoothlysupporting daily operations, assisting the terminal manager, and stepping in behind the wheel when needed. Your days will include a mix of office responsibilities like coordinating routes, handling phone calls, and entering data, along with opportunities to get out on the road. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are a must.
Job Requirements
Knowledge of student transportation or commercial transportation operations is required. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Must be detail-oriented. Willingness to obtain CDL and assist with school bus driving as needed. Computer experience in a business or education environment is important.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate drivers and buses on routes. Keep routes/and operations operating smoothly.
- Accurately place students on routes.
- Arrange transportation for charters. Assign drivers to trips
- 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.
- Answer incoming calls. Handle if able to, or direct to correct department.
- Fill in on school routes and/or charter trips as necessary as a school bus driver.
- Provide assistance to other staff members if needed.
- Weekend duty rotation with other office staff may occur.
Benefits include:
Compensation based on experience, health insurance program, dental insurance & vision insurance options, life insurance, dependent life insurance, short- and long-term disability options, direct deposit, 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays & PTO, FSA and HSA options, and career mobility. Lamers promotes from within the company.
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.