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First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Now Hiring Assistant Transportation Manager

At First Student, our Assistant Transportation Managers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Assistant Transportation Manager is responsible for assisting the Contractual Manager in supervising daily operations, monitoring performance, identifying safety issues, and resolving conflicts.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America

• Positive and rewarding work environment

Assistant Transportation Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensures home to school routes are covered in a timely and efficient manner

• Interfaces with drivers regarding concerns and performance issues

• Investigates client complaints and coordinates resolutions

• Ensures achievement of on time performance goals

• Monitors driver safety and makes Injury Prevention (IP) contacts with drivers to identify and resolve safety issues

• Assist Contractual Manager with review and resolution of union grievances

• Ensures dispatch staff assigns spare drivers and buses as required to provide on-time coverage of routes

• Audits and corrects athletic trip invoices based on company guidelines

Assistant Transportation Manager Experience and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years experience in transportation

• 2-3 years supervisory experience

• Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Familiar with basic vehicle mechanic processes and maintenance

• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

• Work extended hours regularly, including weekends

• Possess working vehicle to travel within service area as needed

First Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you’ll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

Apply today to join our team!

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 .