Location Manager

First Student, Inc.

$93K — $96K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree or equivalent education
  • Minimum 3 years management experience
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team engagement
  • Experience in financial, strategic, or organizational analysis

Responsibilities

  • Manage and analyze operational expenses and budget variances
  • Handle injury and collision claims
  • Enforce safety practices and compliance with regulations
  • Ensure maintenance standards for facilities and buses
  • Create accurate route schedules and minimize drive times
  • Provide timely operational and financial reporting as needed
  • Promote employee engagement and recognition initiatives

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Career advancement opportunities across North America
  • Positive workplace culture
  • Access to earned wages before payday through Chime's MyPay program
  • Employee savings and rewards through the Salt Rewards Program
Full Job Description
Annual Salary: $93,150 - $96,000 + Bonus
Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
Positive and rewarding work environment

Access to earned wages before payday through Chime4 MyPay at Work4*

Salt4 Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards

Transportation Manager Responsibilities:
Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances
Manages injury and collision claims
Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees
Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards
Sets accurate schedules for routes
Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates
Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance
Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies
Drives employee engagement and recognition

Transportation Manager Experience and Skills Required:
4-year degree or equivalent
Minimum 3 years management experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis

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

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.

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