Description
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.
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Operations Supervisor to support daily transportation operations. This role ensures drivers are equipped for their routes, coordinates field trips, assists with route planning, and supports safety and compliance initiatives. The Operations Supervisor also helps with training sessions, disciplinary meetings, and may occasionally interact with school officials or drive a bus as needed. Additional responsibilities include reviewing time sheets, assisting dispatch, and potentially managing smaller locations under the guidance of the Location Manager.
Responsibilities:
Support Daily Operations: Ensure drivers have necessary paperwork, coordinate field trips, assist with route planning, and oversee fueling and maintenance schedules.
Promote Safety and Compliance: Monitor safety practices, enforce corrective actions, and ensure routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements.
Team Support and Supervision: Assist in training sessions, disciplinary meetings, and support dispatch operations as needed.
Administrative Duties: Review and approve driver time sheets prior to payroll submission.
Leadership and Flexibility: May manage small locations, interact with school officials, and drive a bus when necessary, under the Location Manager's direction.
Minimum 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. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Salary Range: $45,000 - $52,000
Apply today, for an exciting and challenging position within the First Family!
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.
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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