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.

First Student is currently seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our school buses, including supervising drivers and monitors, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring safe, efficient transportation for students.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional development.

Why Join First Student?

• Salary: $53,000 per year

• Benefits: Paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Work Hours: Early mornings starting at 5:00 AM

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance within a leading transportation organization

• CDL Opportunities: Must have a CDL or be willing to obtain one-we provide training and certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment at all times

• Ensure drivers have the necessary paperwork and follow proper procedures

• Coordinate field trips and daily route assignments

• Assist drivers with route planning and ensure proper fueling and maintenance schedules

• Observe personnel safety practices and take corrective action when needed

• Support Location Manager in training sessions, disciplinary meetings, and kick-off events

• Occasionally drive a bus if needed

• Assist the dispatcher as required

• Manage small locations under the direction of the Location Manager

• Ensure routes comply with state, local, and vendor requirements

• Review employee time sheets prior to payroll submission

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in the transportation industry

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with computers

• Must meet DOT drug testing and physical requirements (Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, are prohibited under DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40)

Why You'll Love Working Here:
We aspire to a culture where all people are First. First Student is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We also provide a drug-free, safe workplace environment.

Ready to Join the First Family?
Apply today for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding position!

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.