BENSALEM TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
                                                        Transportation Coordinator
Summary of Position:
The Transportation Coordinator reports to the Supervisor of Operations and
Transportation and is responsible for schedule preparation, training, record-keeping,
and related duties.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepare operating schedules for daily transportation of students to and from
public/non-public schools and distribute approved schedules.
2. Regularly monitor load and route conditions and make appropriate schedule changes.
3. Coordinate with the Intermediate Unit and district special education department and
student services departments for transportation of exceptional students, as needed.
4. Prepare original drafts of all state reports relating to pupil transportation.
5. Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, vehicle performance, mileage, gas
consumption, parts inventory, overtime, employee attendance, employee certification
and payroll.
6. Report all mechanical breakdowns, schedule interruptions, accidents, and vandalism to
the Supervisor of Operations & Transportation.
7. Overall responsibility for training programs as required by Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation for driver certification and re-certification.
8. Investigation of accidents and the preparation of appropriate reports.
9. Assist the Supervisor of Operations and Transportation with the preparation of
equipment specifications and other research.
10. Liaison with administrators from other school districts, non-public and special schools.
11. Receive student discipline complaints from drivers and forward to building principals
for action.
12. Assist in resolving complaints and problems involving students, drivers, and the
public.
13. Hear first level grievances relating to the Transportation Department.
14. Assist in preparation of the transportation budget.
15. Act as district representative for purchase of diesel fuel, gasoline and propane in the
Bucks County Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Authority.
16. Overall responsibility for coordinating security of the bus depot.
17. Be available to drive a bus during an emergency.
18. Consult with the Supervisor of Operations and Transportation to maintain adequate
staffing levels.
19. Assist the Supervisor of Operations and Transportation in evaluating weather
conditions to recommend delaying openings, early dismissals, or school
closings.
20. Directly supervise Head Mechanic, Office Staff, Drivers and Bus Aides in accordance
with respective employment agreements.
21. Perform other related duties as directed by the Supervisor of Operations and
Transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a school bus driver.
2. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a position with responsibility for scheduling
and fleet maintenance with a motor fleet operation.
3. Must have, or be willing to obtain, CDL license and certification by the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation as a school bus driver.
4. Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Must maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at all times.
Essential Functions:
1. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that
are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and
requirements are essential job functions.
2. Ability to use telephone and computer
3. Ability to ambulate within office environment and the community at large.
4. Ability to visualize computer screen
5. Ability to work overtime as required.
PLEASE NOTE
1. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to
follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by the supervisor. 

Salary per Act 93 Contract