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Location Manager
full-timeAnoka$100k - $115k

Summary

Location

Anoka

Salary

$100k - $115k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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 Now Hiring a Transportation Manager!

Annual Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 +Bonus


At First Student, our Transportation Managers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Transportation Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and directly supervising staff and financial performance.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• $100,000 - $115,000 Annual Salary +Bonus

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & 401(k)

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment

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
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!

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Management,Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Presentation Skills,Financial Analysis,Strategic Analysis,Organizational Analysis,Safety Practices,Operational Oversight,Employee Engagement,Budget Management,Reporting,Regulatory Compliance,Route Scheduling,Claims Management,Customer Service

About First Student

As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.

What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?

Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.

Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.

Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.

Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: School and Employee Bus Services

What you'll do

  • The Transportation Manager is responsible for operational oversight, day-to-day management, and supervising staff and financial performance. They ensure safety practices are followed and manage operational expenses and claims.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does First Student pay for a Location Manager?

First Student offers a competitive compensation package for the Location Manager role. The salary range is USD 100k - 115k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Location Manager do at First Student?

As a Location Manager at First Student, you will: the Transportation Manager is responsible for operational oversight, day-to-day management, and supervising staff and financial performance. They ensure safety practices are followed and manage operational expenses and claims..

Why join First Student as a Location Manager?

First Student is a leading School and Employee Bus Services company. The Location Manager role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Location Manager position at First Student remote?

The Location Manager position at First Student is based in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Location Manager position at First Student?

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