Supervisor Operations

About the role

Come join one of the largest transportation organizations in all of North America! In this role you will focus on supervising day to day operations of our buses as well as schedule the maintenance and fueling of the buses! This is great opportunity to enhance your skill set and grow and contribute with a dynamic company. First for a reason: 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment at all times
• Ensures drivers have the daily paperwork necessary to complete their routes
• Ensures completed charter paperwork is received by the Location Manager for processing
• Coordinates field trips by the assignment of personnel and vehicles
• Assists drivers with establishing route descriptions under location managers direction
• Ensures that drivers follow through with scheduled fueling and mechanical work
• Observes safety practices of personnel and takes corrective action when necessary
• Assists Location Manager during training session and kick off meetings
• Attends disciplinary meetings with location manager
• May interact with school officials on routine matters at smaller bus locations
• May drive bus on occasion if necessary
• Assists dispatcher when necessary
• May manage small locations under the overall direction of the Location Manager
• Ensures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements
• Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in transportation industry
• Good supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical
• Language Requirement: English proficiency required
• DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason
• 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

Benefits

• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• Full time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and matching 401K
• Paid time off including observed holiday pay

Pay

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 (based on experience)

Schedule

Schedule: 1st Shift