Transportation Operations Supervisor

About the Role

At First Student, Operation leaders play a critical role in keeping our locations running smoothly. In this role, you will focus on supervising day-to-day operations of our buses, as well as scheduling maintenance and fueling. This is a great opportunity to enhance your skill set, grow, and contribute to a dynamic company. If you're organized, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a chance to join a stable, industry-leading organization.

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Stable employment with a well-established organization
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot

Responsibilities

• Always demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment
• Ensures drivers have the daily paperwork necessary to complete their routes
• Insures completed charter paperwork is received by the Location Manager for processing
• Coordinates field trips by assigning personnel and vehicles
• Under the Location Manager's direction, assists drivers with establishing route descriptions
• Ensures 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 sessions and kick-off meetings
• Attends disciplinary meetings with the Location Manager
• May interact with school officials on routine matters at smaller bus locations
• May drive a bus on occasion if necessary
• Assists dispatcher when necessary
• May manage small locations under the overall direction of the Location Manager
• Ensures routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements
• Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the transportation industry
• Good supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Good interpersonal skills and computer skills
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical

DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Pay

$53,317.95/year

Location

Chattanooga, TN

About First Student

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 includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Language Requirement: This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, mandate that training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.