Coordinator, Transportation Services

Coordinator, Transportation Services

Location

TJC Central Campus

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00248

Department

Campus Services

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Number of Months

12

• Description
• Benefits
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Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Procurement and Transportation Services, the Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the College's fleet and transportation activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Fleet Management operations for the College, including prioritizing preventative maintenance, repair, and recommendation of replacement of College-issued vehicles.

• Service, clean, and refuel fleet vehicles, including four (4) 15-passenger buses, to ensure proper maintenance and fluid service.

• Service and maintain all types of campus vehicles, including trailers, all-terrain vehicles and golf carts, assigned to Campus Police, Facilities & Construction, OTS, Band, Athletics, CSLI, RLH, Rec Sports, Administration, and TJC North

• Assist in developing, managing, and overseeing all policies and procedures related to motor vehicle operations (including recurring verification of driver licensing, driver eligibility, DOT certification, driver training and endorsements).

• Assist with developing, managing, and overseeing all policies and procedures related to fleet operations.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances (including DOT regulations) affecting transportation and fleet operations.

• Assist in identifying, recommending, and implementing best practices for fleet and transportation operations.

• Monitor fleet vehicle requests and schedule vehicles for employee use. Ensure vehicles are available, clean, operational, and ready for College use.

• Schedule the Part-Time Transportation Drivers when required

• Assist in maintaining the College fleet leasing program.

• Assist in managing the College WEX fleet fuel program, including updating records and running reports within the WEX online system.

• Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from faculty and staff, clearly and effectively, whether in-person, by phone, or via email.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving freight from the various parcel companies, sorting and evaluating freight, and transferring freight to the various mailrooms and locations of Tyler Junior College.
• Assist with sorting incoming mail/outgoing mail for campus delivery.
• Assist in delivering and picking up campus mail.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a good working knowledge of motor vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and golf carts.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person-to-person situations and general telephone assistance.
• Must be a versatile individual with the ability to coordinate and work with others, meet deadlines, and adjust to a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to adjust to a flexible work schedule, if necessary.
• Must have knowledge and skill to operate a personal computer, Excel & Word, and general office equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds, bend, and squat as a regular working condition
• Must be able to be independent, respect confidentiality, and maintain courtesy in dealing with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Hours: Normal working hours are Monday through Friday. Work outside of normal working hours may be required. All weather conditions.

Constant Physical Activity:

Driving, Pulling, Reaching, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, including keyboarding, Walking, Stooping, Reading

Frequent Physical Activity:

Lifting up to (~25 lbs.), Overhead Work, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Using Dollies, Using Pallet Jacks

Travel Required: Yes - Moderate. May travel to other campuses and local car dealerships/repair shops.

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required Experience

• Experience coordinating and scheduling the work of others is required.
• A valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working with transportation and/or fleet operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience.
• Direct supervisory experience.

Preferred Education

Associates Degree or vocational/technical school degree in vehicle maintenance/management or related field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

INSURANCE (Coverage fully or partially funded by the College)

Health Insurance

Health insurance will become effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, provided that insurance enrollment forms are submitted. There are two plans for employees to choose from, both administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With either plan, you have access to a network of over 10,000 medical and mental health providers in Texas. Both plans include a comprehensive prescription drug program through Optum Rx.

Employees premium is fully funded by the College and State. Dependent premiums are funded 75% by the College and State, and 25% by the employee.

Basic Life Term Life Insurance

The State provides employees a term life insurance policy of $5,000 with $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment.

Long-Term Disability

This benefit is made available by the State and is fully funded by the College. Approved benefit pays 60% of insurance salary after 180-day elimination period. Benefits are paid until your return to work, reach full Social Security retirement age or are no longer considered disabled under the plan.

Optional Term Life Insurance

With this optional plan, employees may purchase one to four times their annual salary in life insurance. The College funds one times the annual salary premium not to exceed $120 annually.

OPTIONAL INSURANCE (Coverage fully funded by the employee)

Dental Insurance

Two dental insurance plans are available to full-time employees and eligible dependents.

Vision Insurance

The health insurance plan covers some vision and eye health services, but does not cover the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional vision insurance is offered to full-time employees and eligible dependents to help offset those costs.

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment

This optional benefit provides additional financial support when there is an accidental death or injury of a certain type.

Short-Term Disability

If claim is approved, this optional benefit pays 66% of monthly salary after a 30-day elimination period up to five months.

Cancer/Intensive Care Plan/Heart Plan/Accident Plan

Several optional plans are available to employees and eligible dependents through AFLAC.

Dependent Term Life Insurance

An optional term-life insurance policy of $5,000 with accidental death and dismemberment is available for all eligible dependents.

Tobacco User Premium

All participants enrolled in a Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan must be certified as a tobacco user or non-user. Tobacco users of any age - adults and minors - are charged the $30 tobacco user premium each month.

RETIREMENT

Retirement

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is provided and required for all full-time employees. Full-time faculty an eligible administrative employees may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as an alternative to TRS.

TJC Alternative Retirement Plan

The College contributes on a monthly basis 4% of a full-time employees salary into an alternative retirement plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Additionally, if an employee contributes 1%, 2% or 3%, the College will make a matching contribution for a total of 6%, 8% or 10% respectively. Some vesting requirements will apply.

Tax-Sheltered 403(b) Plans

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute up to the annual IRS maximum limitation in voluntary retirement savings to various approved vendors.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute to the annual IRS maximum limitation in this voluntary retirement savings plan.

HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE

Vacation

Only 12-month employees are eligible to accrue vacation time on a monthly basis.

• 10 days for 1-7 years of service
• 12 days for 8-10 years of service
• 15 days for 11-15 years of service
• 20 days for 16+ years of service

Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue 8 hours per month per contract length, with a maximum accrual of 90 days.

Holidays

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Reduced Operations Periods

• Spring Break (5 weekdays)
• Thanksgiving Break (5 weekdays including Thanksgiving Day)
• Winter Break (7 to 12 weekdays)

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Professional Development

The cost of tuition in selecting Continuing Education courses offered by the College may be covered under the Employee and Family Scholarship program. Additional professional development opportunities may be afforded to employees at no cost with prior supervisor approval.

Enrollment in TJC Credit Classes

The Employee and Family Scholarship, subject to availability of funds, is offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents for applicable courses. The scholarship covers: Tuition (excludes out-of-district surcharge), General Education Fee, Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Registration Fee, Parking Fee, Distance Education Fee, Lab Fee and the College Preparatory Fee.

The Tuition Exemption program allows for the exemption of all tuition and fees for credit courses and approved non-credit courses for full-time employees meeting applicable guidelines.

OTHER BENEFITS

TJC Event Attendance

Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.

Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use

Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use

Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.

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Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest education level completed?

• High School or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

Required Question

Employer Tyler Junior College

Address 1390 S Baxter Ave

Tyler, Texas, 75701

Phone (903) 510-2419

Website http://www.tjc.edu