Lamers Bus Lines is now hiring an office assistant for the school bus department. The School Bus Office Assistant will assist the terminal manager in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the school bus terminal. 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. Hours are approx. 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour lunch.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of student transportation or commercial transportation operations is preferred, but not required. (Training Provided).
• 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:

• Assist with coordinating 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.
• Supervise cleaning staff so equipment is properly maintained and ready for use.
• Answer incoming calls. Handle if able to, or direct to correct department.
• Assist with Recruitment and Review of new School Bus, Cleaner, or other positions.
• Maintain complete and accurate employee records on-site.
• 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.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position requires that you obtain a CDL and drive school bus as needed. Lamers will provide the CDL training for you in-house. Are you willing to meet that requirement?

Experience:

• Transportation planning or routing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• De Pere, WI 54115 (Required)

Work Location: In person