First for a reason
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.
Come join one of the largest transportation organizations in all of North America!
First Student is currently hiring for an Operations Supervisor. 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment at all times
Insures 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 the assignment of personnel and vehicles.
Under location managers direction, assists drivers with establishing route descriptions.
Insures 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
Insures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements.
Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll.
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.
Apply/submit a resume 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.
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.
