At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Join a team that's driven by safety, customer service, and operational excellence. At First Student, our Transportation Managers play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, overseeing safety compliance, and managing both staff and financial performance. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career within a supportive and growing organization.
Why Join First Student?
Exceptional Career Growth: With locations across North America, we offer unmatched advancement opportunities.
Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a positive, people-first culture focused on safety, respect, and service.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily transportation operations, including staff supervision and performance.
Manage operational expenses and provide explanations for budget variances.
Handle injury and collision claims while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Maintain facilities and fleet in accordance with safety and environmental standards.
Create efficient route schedules and optimize drive times and mileage.
Deliver accurate and timely operational and financial reports.
Ensure purchases comply with company policies and procedures.
Foster employee engagement, development, and recognition.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal and presentation abilities.
Background in business, financial, strategic, or organizational analysis is preferred.
At First Student, we're committed to delivering reliable transportation services while prioritizing the safety of our students and employees. With over 120,000 employees and 2.5 billion customers served worldwide, we offer stability, growth potential, and industry-leading training.
Apply today and make a difference with a company that values safety, integrity, and service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
First Student is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to foster a culture where all employees feel respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, we comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .
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